Dimensi Geometri dalam Bingkai Etnomatematika: Analisis Ikonografi Budaya Patung Wisnu di GWK Cultural Park

Abstract

This study was conducted with the aim of examining the geometric elements found in the Wisnu Statue at GWK Cultural Park. The research focuses on the analysis of geometric dimensions of planes and spaces within an ethnomathematics framework. The statue was selected because, despite its unfinished construction, the Wisnu Statue retains historical, symbolic, and constructive value that represents the interconnection between mathematics, culture, and visual art. The research method used a qualitative ethnographic approach combined with simple quantitative analysis. Data was collected through direct observation, visual documentation, interviews with cultural guides, and literature review. The analysis focused on the geometric forms present in the statue's structure, both in the ornamental details and the overall design. The results of the study show that the geometric dimensions of the plane are reflected in the patterns of symmetry, the regularity of the carvings, and the similarity of the ornamental forms. Meanwhile, the geometric dimensions of space can be observed in the proportions of the statue's body. In addition, iconographic analysis shows that the representation of Wisnu is not only religious and cultural in nature, but also displays geometric regularity in line with aesthetic principles. The conclusion of this study confirms that cultural works, even those that remain unfinished, can reflect mathematical concepts that have educational value. This finding adds evidence that geometry education can be enriched through an ethnomathematics approach. Thus, mathematics can become more meaningful, contextual, and strengthen appreciation for the cultural wisdom of the Nusantara region.