Nowadays, if we ask an Indonesian about ludruk, most of them would assume that ludruk as one of the traditional art performances. After the Indonesian independence, particularly during the Soeharto period, ludruk is apparently "retreated" became traditional theatre. Before that, ludruk was an art performance that finds its way to modernization. The researchers admit that during colonialism, ludruk in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, was a part of "the culture of modern society". This study analyzes ludruk in the colonialism era, particularly the transition from the Dutch to the Japanese colonialism in Indonesia, since, ludruk could reach its peak of development at that time. Ludruk no longer holds its ritual values, even it evolves from an entertainment to a performance that served as a political movement.
This study is based on several articles, journals, essays, dissertations, and books. Art and culture in the Indonesian archipelago have been researched quite a lot, not only by Indonesian scholars but also by foreign researchers. Ludruk itself has been also widely researched. James L. Peacock (1968) in his book Rites of modernization studies widely about ludruk. His research focuses on ludruk in the pra-Soeharto era. Another source is a study about religion in Java by Geertz (1959). His study focuses on the Javanese ritual ceremony—slametan. He also mentions that ludruk, like any other the Javanese theatrical forms, is based on the religious ritual ceremony. Another interesting source is from J. Ras (1979) Javanese literature since independence. It is a collection of articles in Javanese languages. One of its articles reported a chronologically ludruk history and its developing, which is written by Ki Soemadji Adjiwongsokoesoemo.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction to Ludruk
- Several studies chronicle about ludruk lerok or lerok ngamen
- Indigenous Theatrical Forms and Ludruk
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the development of ludruk, a traditional Javanese theatrical form, during the colonial period in Indonesia, specifically focusing on the transition from Dutch to Japanese colonialism. The main objective is to analyze how ludruk evolved from its ritual origins to a form of entertainment and political expression during this period, and to explore the impact of non-indigenous theatrical influences on its development.
- The historical evolution of ludruk from its ritual origins to a modern form of entertainment.
- The role of ludruk in Indonesian society and politics during the colonial period.
- The influence of non-indigenous theatrical forms on ludruk's development.
- The relationship between ludruk and other Javanese theatrical forms, particularly wayang.
- The social and cultural context of ludruk, including Javanese social class distinctions and beliefs.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction to Ludruk: This chapter explores the origins and early forms of ludruk, examining its historical development and its connection to Javanese culture and beliefs. It discusses various types of ludruk that emerged over time, including ludruk bandan, lerok ngamen, and besut, highlighting their distinctive features and significance.
- Several studies chronicle about ludruk lerok or lerok ngamen: This chapter focuses on specific types of ludruk, lerok ngamen and ludruk besut, analyzing their performances, themes, and their connection to Javanese social and cultural norms. It also explores the role of ludruk in the social life of the Javanese people.
- Indigenous Theatrical Forms and Ludruk: This chapter delves into the relationship between ludruk and other Javanese theatrical forms, particularly wayang, exploring their similarities and differences. It examines the influence of non-indigenous theatrical forms, such as komedie stambul, on ludruk's development.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study delves into the development of ludruk, a traditional Javanese theatrical form, during the colonial period in Indonesia. It focuses on themes such as the evolution of ludruk from its ritual origins to a modern form of entertainment, the role of ludruk in Indonesian society and politics during the colonial period, the influence of non-indigenous theatrical forms on ludruk's development, and the relationship between ludruk and other Javanese theatrical forms, particularly wayang. The study examines Javanese social class distinctions, beliefs, and cultural practices, providing insights into the social and cultural context of ludruk's development.
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- Umi Maisaroh (Autor:in), 2019, History and Development of Aspects on Ludruk Setting During the Colonial Period in Indonesia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/914894
