Two Dimensional Object in square and rectangles: Batik artwork approach

Abstract

This study aims to describe the ethnomatematics study: square and rectangular on the motif of Malang batik artwork. This research is a qualitative-explorative research that is exploring batik motifs in square and rectangular shapes. The data in this study are in the form of library study data from both documents and electronic media. In addition, in the form of interview records related to Malang batik artwork and observations. The results of the study from this study indicate that: 1) on the kawung motif and Malang written batik there is a square concept; and 2) in Malang’s masked batik motif there is a rectangular concept. The concept of square and rectangle in Malang batik artwork can be applied in mathematics learning. Especially in two-dimentional figure material.