Mapeh Flashcards
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WAYANG KULIT:
✓ Most distinctive Asian shadow play that evolved in Java and Bali, Indonesia
✓ It uses flat puppets that are cut and designed with intricate patterns
✓ The shadow images can be shown when projected on screen with an oil lamp or electric light to bring life to the shadow images on the screen.
THE PUPPETS:
➢ The size should range from _______which are mounted on sticks from the buffalo horn
6 inches to more than 3 feet
➢
300400 figures
➢ The traditional performance usually starts at _____ and lasts until dawn
8:30 PM
➢ The entire performance runs for
9-10 hours
THE CHARACTERS:
➢ Originated from the two epic stories of Hinduism
(Mahabharata and Ramayana)
➢ These characters vary in size, shape,
color and costume
➢ The ______ differ according to their type like ogre, clown god and etc.
minor figures
THE DALANG has?
➢ Person in charge of manipulating the figures ➢ Narrating the story ➢ Interpreting the characters ➢ Singing songs ➢ Producing sound effects ➢ Giving cues for the gamelan
SOME OTHER NEEDED ELEMENTS OF THE WAYANG KULIT ARE:
A. PERFORMERS
B. Equipment
C. Performance elements
PERFORMERS
Dalang
Niyaga
Pesinden
the puppeteer and conductor
Dalang
the gamelan musicians
Niyaga
female singer with gamelan orchestra
Pesinden
EQUIPMENTS
Wayang kulit
Gunungan
Kelir
Blencong
Gedebok
Kotak kayu
Chempala
Kepyak
Gamelan
- cloth screen
Wayang Kulit
symbolic scene element
Gunungan
cloth screen
Kelir
oil lamp
Blencong
trunk of a banana as a place to arrange the puppets
Gedebok
wooden chest
Kotak kayu