Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Surabaya

Fakultas Ilmu Budaya

Evaluasi Tengah Semester Gasal 2020-2021

Mata Kuliah : Business Writing Hari/Tanggal : 16 November 2020

Kode/KlsMK : 6163102/R Waktu : 20 Nov 2020
Dosen : Bramantya Pradipta S.Hum,.M.Hum Sifat : Take home
Muizzu Nurhadi,S.S.,M.Hum

Rizma Indah Riyanti / 1611900023

Midterm Academic reading

Find a single overall pattern for the whole text and individual paragraphs. Read the article
and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the overall pattern of these reading?

2. What are some signal words and details that helped you decide on this pattern?
3. What are the patterns and details in each of these paragraphs?
4. What are the main ideas in each of these paragraphs?
The exhibition “Alam, Ruang, Manusia” (Nature, Space, Human) celebrates Affandi, who is
considered a representative of Indonesian modern art in the international arts scene with more than
2,000 paintings under his belt.

The exhibition, held as part of the 2020 National Culture Week, runs from Oct. 27 to Nov. 25 at the
National Gallery of Indonesia in Jakarta.

This is not your run-of-the-mill exhibition, however, with visiting hours limited to six hour-long
sessions per day held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. With strict health protocols in place, visitor numbers
are capped at 20 per session, with prior online registration required beforehand at the cultural
week’s website pkn.id.

Affandi, born in 1907 in Cirebon, West Java, is often associated with expressionism and is renowned
for his signature plototan technique of pouring paint directly from the tube to the canvas and
shaping them with his fingers.

While several Western art critics have categorized Affandi’s style as a new form of expressionism,
the painter himself did not necessarily see it that way.

A humble figure throughout his life, Affandi did not concern himself with the theories and intricacies
of the art scene, preferring to paint for his own enjoyment.

“For me, my movement is humanism. What it means is that I paint based on humanity. Because of
that, I cannot proclaim that art is for art. For me, the title of artist is too grand. Call me a painter or
better yet, just human,” he once said.

At the exhibition, 98 of Affandi’s “new expressionist” paintings are brought to life in an immersive
spectacle combining video, lighting and sound. Visitors will be able to traverse the exhibition space
as the animated paintings move dynamically through walls and ceilings, immersing them into the
world of Affandi.

Mutiara Marta Lena Nauli, one of the exhibition’s creative directors, said in a prerecorded video that
the concept for Alam, Ruang, Manusia was intended to be similar to the Atelier des Lumières art
center in Paris.

Atelier des Lumières, which translates to “studio of lights”, is a blend of tradition and modernity,
utilizing an intricate ecosystem of video projection and sound system to transform the ordinary
gallery visit into an immersive and memorable experience.

“What’s interesting about this exhibition is that it’s not merely a painting exhibition, as it utilizes
video mapping projection technology,” Mutiara said.

In a regular exhibition, she explains, the visitor and the painting are separated as the subject and
object, respectively. However, in an immersive exhibition, the visitor becomes part of the painting,
while the painting itself is translated into the space’s ambiance.

As the Atelier des Lumières celebrates the works of the likes of Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh,
so does Alam, Ruang, Manusia pay tribute to Affandi.

“We really wanted to reintroduce Affandi to the younger generation; that Affandi and his works are
very interesting. This is also our own tribute to one of Indonesia’s famous maestros,” Mutiara said.

Along with video-mapped paintings, the exhibition also features 15 of Affandi works from the
National Gallery’s own collection, which spans three decades from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Exhibition and gallery curator Bayu Genia Krishbie said the paintings in "Alam, Ruang, Manusia"
could be separated into three categories: nature, which highlights Affandi observations on flora,
fauna and landscapes; space, focusing on scenes from private and public spaces as well as
architecture; and human, portraits of human activity and the painter’s own affinity for humanity.

“Affandi’s story is a story of life spirit, hard work and the drive to move forward — inspiration we all
need to heal from the pandemic,” he said.

National Gallery head Pustanto said in a statement that he hoped the exhibition could tell the story
of Affandi as a maestro as well as his own philosophy of not giving up easily.

“This exhibition is proof of the spirit and hard work of those involved, from the team that prepared
the exhibition to the appreciative visiting public, as they continue moving forward even in the
most difficult of situations.”
Answer

1. The overall pattern of these reading is a sequence, Comparison or Contrast

2.
-Oct 27 to Nov 25 : The exhibition is held.
-10 a.m to 5 p.m : Visting hours limited
- At the National Gallery of Indonesia in Jakarta : Location of exhibition
- In 1907 in Cirebon : Year and place of birth Affandi
- While : Several western art criticed Affandi’s style
- At the exhibition : 98 of Affandi’s “new expressionist” paintings are brought to life in an
immersive spectacle combining video, lighting and sound.
- While : The painting itself is translated into the space’s ambiance.
- concept for Alam, Ruang, Manusia was intended to be similar to the Atelier

3. Par 1-4 : sequence

Par 5-7 : cause effect
Par 8-12 : comparison or contact
Par 13-15 : listing
Par 16-17 : sequence
Par 18-19 : cause effect

4. The main idea

The exhibition “Alam, Ruang, Manusia” (Nature, Space, Human) celebrates Affandi, who is considered
a representative of Indonesian modern art in the international arts scene with more than 2,000
paintings under his belt