Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
Ancient History
Historical, Social
Civilization in Java and Sumatra- Indian cultural and religious influence. Society was divided to court and peasantry Literature, architecture, sculpture- priorities of the court King Jayanaga-first important Indonesian kingdom
Architectural Character
Dieng Palteau and Kedu Plain- Hindu Indonesian and Buddhist Indonesian features Solid stone walls, corbelled arches, with no load bearing columns- Borobudur, Prambanam complex. 5th-6th century- Influence of Gupta (Indian). A period of wide ranging movement in Buddhist art to the China seas 11th century- shift of power to East Java, lessening of Indian influence, increased evidence of the native Indian tradition. Timber,
Borobudor
Traditional Dwelling
Long house generally on stilts Often sheltering the whole clan Carved and decorated wooden pillars Best exemplified in the Menangkabao homes: Colored patterns of intertwined flowers in white, black, red Inward sloping ridge (saddle back) roofs with high gables
Tjandi at Kalasan
A Buddhist Shrine temple holding the ashes of Asailendra prince Greek cross plan Projecting wings side chapels With elaborate pediment with the Kirtimukha mask Indonesian style
At Prambanam
Remarkable 150 shrines, most in ruins 2 tiered terrace, reflecting the decline in mahayana buddhism in the 9th and 10th century Siva Temple of Loro Djongrang ( c900), restored. Cruciform in plan, square base, 4 broad formal staircase, central cella, with fine sculpture ( 42 bas reliefs illustrating Ramayana)