Malay Symbols In Malaysian Visual Art From 1970 - 2003

• Main Authors: Mohammad Noh, Liza Marziana, Haron, Hamdzun, Samian, Abd Latif, Hasan, Ahmadrashidi, Abd Razak, Haslinda, Mohammad Noh, Nurbaiah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: NX Arts in general
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/38699/1/FULL_PAPER_027.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/38699/

A search for national identity in visual art begins from the resolution of National Congress of Culture in 1970s. The congress changed the local artist’s attitude and has developed awareness to in-depth study on Malay culture and Malay symbols. Traditional forms of art such as batik, woodcarving, so...