Learning Resources Based on Tolerance Values in the Local Art Work: Case Study in Jepara’s Sculpture

This research explains of learning resources based on tolerance values in the local art work, in Jepara’s carving of Central Java. The Jepara’s carving is a representation of the Indonesia’s local art containing multicultural values. A qualitative method was applied in this research. The data were collected through observation to local art locations, interviews with craftsmen and documentation studies on the sculptural works. The data were then analyzed through a reduction procedure, presentation, and interactive verification. The results of the research showed that the realization of Jepara’s sculptural works exposed the varieties of art forms and provided features on various typical styles, themes, techniques, ornaments, forms, and sizes. Open and tolerative cultural attitude and behavior were shown in the Jepara’s art works. Values for this multiethnic tolerance have shown significant potencies as art learning resources. As a value, multiethnic tolerance can be transferred to the classroom learning environment.