Methodology of Typography Research on European Tombs in Peneleh
The preparation of this document uses the Decorative method to identify typography in European Tombs in Peneleh. The Decorative method is applied as an approach to understanding visual and aesthetic elements on inscriptions found on these tombs. Typography plays an important role in revealing implicit or explicit messages and stories on each tomb in Peneleh, while also providing an overview of the cultural and historical context of its time.
In terms of content and narrative, the method used consists of several stages, namely:
- Source Collection This stage involves searching for and collecting various relevant information sources, such as press archives, travel notes or memoirs, official letters and documents, scientific journals, and research reports related to European Tombs in Peneleh.
- Source Criticism The collected sources are then critically analyzed to assess their authenticity, credibility, and relevance to the research topic. This process is essential to ensure that the information used is valid and accountable.
- Interpretation Verified data is then interpreted to understand the meanings contained in the typography and narratives on the tombs. Interpretation is carried out by considering historical, social, and cultural aspects underlying the use of certain typography.
- Historiography The final stage is writing historical narratives based on the data and interpretation results. This historiography serves to reconstruct the stories implied in the tomb typography and provide a deeper understanding of the social and cultural life of the community at that time.
This approach is expected to present a comprehensive understanding of the typography of European Tombs in Peneleh and contribute to the study of history and typography design in Indonesia.
Typology
Typology in the identification of tombs in Peneleh is an activity related to the classification or grouping of tomb forms with similarities in characteristics or distinctive styles. This grouping can narrow down to shapes, materials, sizes, and structural systems used for creating the appearance of the Peneleh Tombs, which ultimately can lead to specific and particular conclusions.
