THE ROLE AND MESSAGE OF JEWELERY IN CHAMPA ART

Abstract

"The
role
and
message
of
jewelry
in
Champa

art"
explores
the
important
role
of
jewelry
in

Champa
sculpture
and
analyzes
the
messages
it

conveys.
Jewelry
in
Champa
art
serves
to

communicate
religious
symbols
and
messages,

represents
power
and
leadership,
artistry
and

beauty,
fosters
multidimensional
awareness,
as

well
as
maintains
cultural
diversity
of
the

Champa
people.
Through
the
method
of
contextual
analysis
and

interpretation,
it
is
understood
that
the
use
of

various
types
of
jewelry
such
as
necklaces,

bracelets,
rings,
and
earrings
in
Champa

sculpture
not
only
enhances
the
visual
appeal

but
also
contributes
to
expressing
the
divine

significance
of
Champa
deities.
Furthermore,

jewelry
in
Champa
art
also
signifies
power
and

leadership.
Deities
are
adorned
with
precious

jewelry,
while
rulers
and
other
high‑ranking

individuals
are
depicted
with
distinctive
jewelry,

reflecting
favoritism
and
social
hierarchy
in

Champa
society.
Jewelry
in
Champa
sculpture

also
plays
a
significant
role
in
preserving
and

exhibiting
the
cultural
diversity
of
the
Champa

people.
By
using
distinctive
types
of
jewelry,

artists
not
only
create
visually
pleasing
artworks

but
also
contribute
to
the
preservation
and

celebration
of
Champa's
cultural
heritage.
In
conclusion,
this
study
emphasizes
that

jewelry
in
Champa
sculpture
serves
not
only

decorative
purposes
but
also
conveys
religious

roles
and
messages,
symbolizes
power
and

leadership,
showcases
beauty
and
fosters

multidimensional
awareness.
Additionally,

jewelry
in
sculpture
helps
preserve
the
cultural

diversity
of
the
Champa
people.