Author: Maggie Kate, 1996. 32 pgs. (English)
Publisher: Dover Publication, New York
This volume has been widely praised as a highly accessible repository of royalty-free clip art. Designed with budget-conscious artists, crafters, and educators in mind, it offers reproducible imagery that draws upon the rich visual traditions of Native American art. The collection features motifs from a wide range of Indigenous peoples, including the Navajo, Hopi, Sioux, and Kwakiutl. Each design reflects distinctive cultural aesthetics, ceremonial symbolism, and traditional craftsmanship, making the resource not only practical but also culturally enriching. Educators will find these motifs invaluable for classroom projects, while artisans and crafters can adapt them for textiles, printmaking, and decorative arts. The reproducible format ensures ease of use without compromising the integrity of the original designs.
Author: Quorina Ginting, 2014. 16pg. (Indonesian)
Publisher: Ginting & Reksodiputro, Jakarta
The catalog showcases masterpieces of the Islands, among others are Batik pieces, from Gusti Putri Mangkunegara, Go Tik Swan Panembahan Hardjonagoro, Iwan Tirta and Oey Soe Tjoen.
Author: Denys Lombard, 2000. 498pgs. (Indonesian). Softcover.
Publisher: Gramedia, Jakarta
The second volume engages with the Asian maritime network, tracing the profound consequences of Islam’s arrival and its entwinement with global trade routes, particularly those linking Java to China. It elucidates how Java became deeply integrated into transoceanic commerce, shaped by Islamic currents and Chinese influences. Maritime Trade: Java emerges as a pivotal nexus within the global spice trade, its ports serving as conduits for commodities that bound Asia to the wider world. Islamic Influx: The spread of Islam introduced egalitarian ideals and invigorated urban mercantile life, fostering new forms of social and economic dynamism. Chinese Contribution: The Chinese diaspora played a decisive role in advancing commerce and technology, embedding their expertise within Java’s economic fabric. Coastal Culture: A striking contrast is drawn between the cosmopolitan ethos of the Pasisir (coastal) communities and the agrarian traditions of the interior, underscoring the cultural plurality of Java’s historical landscape.
Author: Denys Lombard, 2000. 309pgs. (Indonesian). Softcover.
Publisher: Gramedia, Jakarta
The third volume examines the enduring legacy of the Concentric Kingdoms and traces the civilizational foundations shaped by Indian cultural influence. It penetrates the deepest historical strata, concentrating on agrarian polities whose structures and worldviews were profoundly molded by Indic traditions. Agricentric society: The text elucidates the centrality of wet-rice cultivation (sawah) in sustaining Javanese society, underscoring agriculture as the axis of economic and social organization. Cosmological ruler: The monarch is depicted as the cosmic fulcrum, exercising authority through concentric circles of power that radiate outward from the palace, symbolizing both political and metaphysical centrality. Religious synthesis: The narrative reveals the syncretic blending of Hinduism, Buddhism, and indigenous animist traditions, producing a distinctive spiritual landscape that informed ritual and governance. Enduring mindset: Lombard demonstrates that this ancient cultural substratum continues to shape Javanese social hierarchy, embedding hierarchical consciousness within contemporary society.
Author: Denys Lombard, 2000. 309pgs. (Indonesian). Softcover.
Publisher: Gramedia, Jakarta
The volume represents a comprehensive historical study authored by the French historian Denys Lombard. This seminal work employs a distinctive “cultural geology” approach, dissecting the history of Java through stratified layers of civilization. Lombard traces the interplay of European, Islamic, and Chinese influences alongside the enduring legacy of Indian civilization. Particular attention is devoted to the emergence of modern cultural elements during the era of European colonial dominance. The study further interrogates the impact of Western modernization on Javanese society, beginning with the arrival of European colonial powers. Lombard’s analysis unfolds across several dimensions: Urban transformation: The text examines the metamorphosis of traditional Javanese towns into modern colonial cities, highlighting shifts in spatial organization and architectural form. Technological shift: It details the introduction of steamships, printing presses, railways, and telegraphs, underscoring their role in reshaping communication and mobility. Social classes: Lombard explores the rise of a new Javanese elite and the establishment of a modern bureaucratic apparatus, reflecting the social reconfigurations induced by colonial governance. Cultural limits: He argues that Westernization penetrated only superficially, leaving the deeper strata of Javanese identity largely intact.
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