A Comparison of The Character of The Punakawan Petruk in Wayang Purwa With The Comic by Tatang Suhenra

Abstract

In 1980, Tatang S published the comic character of Punakawan Petruk and Gareng. Research on the comparison of visualization of Punakawan character Petruk aims to compare visual Petruk in Purwa puppets with comic by Tatang Suhenra. This research is limited to reviewing only the character Petruk. This character study research was conducted to find a visual comparison of the Petruk character in the puppet show and in the comic. This research uses a comparative qualitative method. The results of the study found differences and similarities in the eyes, nose, hair, ears, body proportions, and clothing attributes. This research expected can be a reference contribution to the next visual work of designers who design characters that raise traditional culture. With this research, designers who use the Petruk character in their work can have a visual reference of Petruk and make it easier to apply the Petruk character in other visual media.