Visual aesthetic of Petta Puang theater group performance in South Sulawesi
<p class="IsiAbstrakIndo">This study aims to provide a description of the visual aesthetics contained in the show Puppet Theater <em>Petta Puang </em>in South Sulawesi in connection with the network of symbolic meaning inherent in it. The method used is descriptive-interpretivime method symbolic, with data collection techniques through direct observation, interviews, and documentation. The result of the research shows that in the performance of <em>Petta Puang </em>Puppet Theater there is a visual aesthetic that characterizes the main character «Petta Puang» in every appearance that is <em>jas tutup</em>, <em>songkok guru (songkok to Bone)</em>, and <em>lipa ‘sabbe’</em>. Some visual aesthetics have symbolic meaning directly related to the socio-cultural values of the people of South Sulawesi. <em>Lipa ‘sabbe (silk sarong)</em> is a Bugis sarong which has a fine texture as a representation of the tenderness and social politeness of Bugis tribe, while vertical and horizontal lines are markers of human relationship with God and human relationships in the social system. <em>Jas Tutup</em> originally consists of two colors, namely black and white. Two elements of color is a neutral color that confirms the impression of depth and sanctity that became the patron of Bugis tribe values.</p>