Focus and Scope

Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya is committed to advancing scholarly discussions, innovative artistic practices, and creative pedagogies in the fields of visual and performing arts. The journal provides a dynamic space for academics and practitioner-researchers to explore both theoretical and empirical studies that examine the evolving landscape of artistic disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary dialogue, it serves as a bridge between traditional and contemporary perspectives, fostering critical engagement with artistic expressions in diverse cultural contexts. 

The journal welcomes contributions that address a wide range of artistic fields, including visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and art history, as well as emerging issues in art studies. Recognizing the intricate relationship between art and society, it also embraces interdisciplinary research that connects art with fields such as anthropology, archaeology, communication, cultural studies, development studies, education, history, journalism, language, law, library science, linguistics, literature, philosophy, and religion. By highlighting these intersections, Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya provides a scholarly platform for examining how artistic practices shape, and are shaped by, broader cultural and intellectual frameworks. 

To support the development of high-quality research, the journal publishes full-length academic articles, critical analyses of contemporary artistic issues, reflections on developmental practices, and reviews of books, exhibitions, and media-based performances. All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure scholarly excellence and originality. Through its commitment to high academic standards, Gelar: Jurnal Seni Budaya continues to enrich the discourse on arts and culture, encouraging diverse perspectives that contribute to the global exchange of ideas in the field.