AuthorWiryomartono, A. Bagoes P., 1956-
TitleJavanese culture and the meanings of locality : studies on the arts, urbanism, polity, and society / Bagoes Wiryomartono
ImprintLanham : Lexington Books, 2016
Descript xi, 147 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

SUMMARY

"Analyzes various aspects of Javanese culture and society, including its history, customs, arts, architecture, polity, and society. This study strongly emphasizes the importance of local cultures over global monoculture and examines how localities have adapted to foreign influences"-- Provided by publisher


CONTENT

Aesthetics in Javanese culture and tradition -- Pra kuta negara: pre-Islamic states and formative urbanism in Java, Indonesia -- Kuta negara: the Javanese idea of city/state and its historical evolution -- Javanese way of living -- Javanese pride, patronage, and prophecy: political culture in Indonesia


SUBJECT

  1. Aesthetics
  2. Javanese
  3. Java (Indonesia) -- Civilization
  4. Java (Indonesia) -- History
  5. Java (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs

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