Aesthetics of Kamasan Wayang Motif Porcelain Ceramics as an Artistic Element in Pelinggih Based on the Tri Angga Concept

Abstract

This paper examines the aesthetic qualities of porcelain ceramics bearing Kamasan wayang motifs as artistic elements of pelinggih at Petitenget Temple, Badung, Bali, through the Tri Angga concept. The discussion connects visual qualities with Hindu aesthetic principles of Satyam (truth), Siwam (holiness), and Sundaram (beauty), while considering the relationship between sacred space, ornament, and cultural meaning. The analysis shows that the placement of porcelain ceramics corresponds to the hierarchical structure of Utamaning Angga, Madyaning Angga, and Nistaning Angga. Deity motifs predominantly occupy the sacred upper level, human-related wayang figures appear at the middle level, while animal and plant motifs occur at the lower level. The Kamasan visual system and its finishing processes further reinforce the cultural and ritual character of the ornament. Porcelain ceramics therefore function not merely as decoration, but as artistic elements that mediate visual beauty, symbolism, and sacred values.