ABSTRACT
The study discussed Tarling Cirebon’s art, which is one of the cultural tours in Cirebon. The methods used in this study were: a historical method and descriptive qualitative approach by viewing periodization regarding Tarling Cirebon’s art development and its tourism potential. This study aimed as a form to promote historical tourism culture regarding Cirebon’s art. The study mainly discussed Tarling art emergence background, Tarling performance’s style development, Tarling art function development, factors influencing Tarling art, and Tarling arts as a tourism potential in Cirebon. We expect that this study can introduce and revive the glory of Tarling art, as it was in the past both for artists and the younger generation in Cirebon and surrounding areas. Based on a study’s result conducted through literature study, in its development, the art continues to experience changes in terms of performance style and its function. Yet, Tarling art can innovate from time to time and still exist until the present day.
