Kajian Ikonografis Bahasa Rupa Uang Kertas Indonesia Masa Revolusi

Abstract

Bank note as a medium for visual communication, in it loaded with aesthetic values associated
with beauty problems. Composed of letters, pictures, colors and unique printing techniques. Paper money
as a sign of payment, in addition to having intrinsic value in the form of nominal value, has also the
function of signification, that is a function where bookmarks (signifier), which is concrete as a medium of
exchange, laden with abstract concepts or meanings commonly referred to as marker (signified) in form
of text and images. In the image of paper money, which is poured visual expression can reflect ideas,
concepts or symbolic meanings related to hegemony, legitimacy, ideology, the existence, sovereignty of
both states and rulers.
Oeang Repoeblik Indonesia (ORI), is the first legitimate currency owned by the Republic of
Indonesia after independence. Since printed in December 1945 to December 1949, in addition to
pictorial inzet Sukarno, the Indonesian tradition of cultural objects more dominate and become the main
image. Departure from this phenomenon, need to be studied in greater depth and comprehensive visual
and symbolic aspects of paper money during the ORI physical revolution. By looking at the artifacts of the
images on paper money ORI 1945 - 1949, built on the revolutionary period, besides the symbolic
language of art is a form of symbolic expression to foster community spirit of nationalism and patriotism
of the newly independent Indonesia, as well as communicating, showing identity, reflecting the spirit and
the factual circumstances of his time.