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Universiti Teknologi Mara Final Examination: Confidential AD/JAN 2013/VCL615

This document contains instructions and questions for a final examination on Malay Traditional Art and Aesthetics given at Universiti Teknologi MARA in January 2013. Students are instructed to answer 3 of the 5 questions provided and write their responses in the provided answer booklet over the course of 2 hours. The questions cover topics such as the five principles of Malay aesthetics according to Zakaria Ali, interpreting a Malay proverb in the context of woodcarving, the relationship between Malay pottery forms and nature, the symbolic meaning and social implications of the traditional Malay keris dagger, and the impact of the 1971 National Congress of Culture on modern Malaysian art.

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Universiti Teknologi Mara Final Examination: Confidential AD/JAN 2013/VCL615

This document contains instructions and questions for a final examination on Malay Traditional Art and Aesthetics given at Universiti Teknologi MARA in January 2013. Students are instructed to answer 3 of the 5 questions provided and write their responses in the provided answer booklet over the course of 2 hours. The questions cover topics such as the five principles of Malay aesthetics according to Zakaria Ali, interpreting a Malay proverb in the context of woodcarving, the relationship between Malay pottery forms and nature, the symbolic meaning and social implications of the traditional Malay keris dagger, and the impact of the 1971 National Congress of Culture on modern Malaysian art.

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CONFIDENTIAL

AD/JAN 2013/VCL615

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA


FINAL EXAMINATION

COURSE

MALAY TRADITIONAL ART AND AESTHETIC

COURSE CODE

VCL615

EXAMINATION

JANUARY 2013

TIME

2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1.

This question paper consists of FIVE (5) questions.

2.

Answer THREE (3) questions in the Answer Booklet. Start each answer on a new page.

3.

Do not bring any material into the examination room unless permission is given by the
invigilator.
Please check to make sure that this examination pack consists of:
i)
ii)

the Question Paper


an Answer Booklet - provided by the Faculty

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO


This examination paper consists of 2 printed pages
Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

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AD/JAN 2013/VCL615

Answer THREE (3) questions only. Write your answers in the answer booklet. (60 marks)

QUESTION 1
Discuss in detail the five general principles of the Malay aesthetics introduced by Zakaria Ali.
(20 marks)

QUESTION 2
'Tumbuh berpunca, punca penuh rahsia, tumbuh tidak menerjah kawan, melingkar penuh
mesra...'
Write your interpretation of the above based on Malay woodcarving.
(20 marks)

QUESTION 3
The types, shapes and names of the Malay traditional pottery reflect the close relationship of
the potter with nature. Explain.
(20 marks)

QUESTION 4
The Malay traditional keris symbolize power, authority, and social status of the user. It is
also believed that it possess supernatural powers. Explain by giving examples.
(20 marks)

QUESTION 5
Elaborate on the National Congress of Culture (1971) that contributed to the development
of the modern art in Malaysia.
(20 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

Hak Cipta Universiti Teknologi MARA

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