A CONCEPTUAL PAPER ON VISUAL CULTURAL INTERPRETATION OF SELANGOR IDENTIFICATION DEVELOPMENT
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55197/qjssh.v6i1.587Keywords:
visual culture, visual culture interpretation and representation, semiotics, Selangor identityAbstract
This conceptual study analyses the visual cultural depiction of Selangor's identity, emphasising how visual aspects embody the state's cultural, historical, and social essence. The study examines critical enquiries: What are the principal visual icons of Selangor? In what manner do these symbols communicate cultural and historical narratives? How do visual features amalgamate traditional and contemporary facets of Selangor's culture? Prior research has emphasised the importance of visual identity in place branding and cultural representation. Past studies examine how designers employ visual tools to express urban identities, highlighting the relationship between design decisions and cultural significance. Previous research examine value creation in cultural businesses, highlighting the significance of meaning-making in cultural products. This paper presents a paradigm for analysing Selangor's visual identity through semiotic and cultural perspectives, building on previous observations. The process entails a qualitative examination of visual artefacts, such as governmental emblems, architecture, and public art, to interpret their denotative and connotative significances. Research indicates that Selangor's visual identity is a dynamic fusion of its rich legacy and current advancement, embodying a balance between multicultural customs and contemporary development. This study enhances comprehension of the role of visual features as cultural signifiers, providing insights for policymakers and designers in cultural preservation and place branding. This article elucidates the visual semiotics of Selangor, establishing a platform for further research into the visual depiction of regional identities.
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