Examining the Artistic Style of Local Female Artists' Selected Works

Muhammad Salehuddin Zakaria; Rafeah Legino

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI16.5229

Authors

Muhammad Salehuddin Zakaria College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 32600 Seri Iskandar Perak Malaysia
Rafeah Legino Formgiving Research Group, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam Selangor Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8iSI16.5229

Keywords:

Artwork, Female Artist, Local, Style

Abstract

This study explores diverse artistic styles in Malaysian female artists' works, stemming from varied approaches and mediums. It aims to dissect how these styles evolved, influenced by local and international art histories. Artworks scrutinise their distinct styles, unravelling the interplay between ideas, content, and context whereas literature clarifies the style of the visual artworks that are embedded in their artworks. Discussion according to their theme and how the technique, medium and, of course, will share a new direction and contribution of style portrayed in every artwork. The artworks' content and context, showcasing the artists' innovative contributions to the artistic landscape.

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