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Ancient Indonesian gold of the Central and Eastern Javanese periods, 750-1550 : a selection

Title
Ancient Indonesian gold of the Central and Eastern Javanese periods, 750-1550 : a selection / Jaap Polak.
Author
Polak, J. E. M.
Publication
Leiden : C. Zwartenkot Art Books, 2022.

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Description
496 pages : illustrations (some color), maps; 29 cm
Summary
Ancient Indonesian Gold is the first publication of the Documentation Centre for Ancient Indonesian Art in Amsterdam. It examines Indonesian gold, sculptures, objects and jewellery, affording fresh insights into the history, techniques and use of the special types of jewellery made by Javanese goldsmiths. The objects have been studied closely and their descriptions sometimes differ from that in earlier publications. This was done in an attempt to give the reader new information about ancient Javanese gold. Most of the 115 selected items are published here for the first time and provide a good introduction to the fascinating goldsmith art of Central- and East Java from circa 750 to 1550. Several objects exhibit the foreign influences that helped shape Javanese art, as illustrated by early photographs. This begins with the impact of Hinduism from India, somewhat later that of Buddhism, and subsequently of Islamic culture. The illustrations in this publication include high-quality photographs of the works of art as well as old photographs and details of archaeological sites throughout Java. In this way, art lovers are able to better understand Indonesian culture as well as the virtuosity of Javanese goldsmiths. Indonesia's rise to greatness was due to its ability to time and again absorb new elements from foreign cultures and incorporate them into its own intrinsic civilisation.
Subject
  • Goldwork > Indonesia > Java
  • Art objects, Ancient > Indonesia > Java
  • Gold jewelry, Ancient > Indonesia > Java
  • Art objects, Ancient
  • Gold jewelry, Ancient
  • Goldwork
  • Indonesia > Java
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-487) and index.
Call Number
JQF 23-20
ISBN
  • 9789054500254
  • 9054500255
OCLC
1303218693
Author
Polak, J. E. M., author.
Title
Ancient Indonesian gold of the Central and Eastern Javanese periods, 750-1550 : a selection / Jaap Polak.
Publisher
Leiden : C. Zwartenkot Art Books, 2022.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 477-487) and index.
Research Call Number
JQF 23-20
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