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The encoded Cirebon mask : materiality, flow, and meaning along Java's Islamic northwest coast /
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In The Encoded Cirebon Mask: Materiality, Flow, and Meaning along Java's Islamic Northwest Coast , Laurie Margot Ross situates masks and masked dancing in the Cirebon region of Java (Indonesia) as an original expression of Islam. This is a different view from that of many scholars, who argue that canonical prohibitions on fashioning idols and imagery prove that masks are mere relics of indigenous beliefs that Muslim travelers could not eradicate. Making use of archives, oral histories, and the performing objects themselves, Ross traces the mask's trajectory from a popular entertainment in Cirebon-once a portal of global exchange-to a stimulus for establishing a deeper connection to God in late colonial Java, and eventual links to nationalism in post-independence Indonesia.
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1 online resource (xvi, 374 pages) :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004315211 :
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Shaping Medan : The Role and Impact of Prominent Chinese 1890-1942 /
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The City of Medan on Sumatra emerged from the large-scale plantation industry. The plantations were characterized by harsh labor conditions, and frequently described as an area of suppression and struggle. In contrast, the city of Medan itself maintained a relatively harmonious atmosphere. A significant factor contributing to this harmony was the influence of nine Chinese businessmen. This book, featuring previously unpublished archival materials and interviews, explores the contributions of these prominent Chinese figures to Medan's economic, social, healthcare, and politics..
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1 online resource (348 pages) : illustrations. :
9789004716186
Suvarnadvipa : Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East. Volume 2: Cultural History /
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South East Asian history is one of the most unique histories, as it was marked by the influences of Indic, Chinese, and local cultures. Suvarnadvipa is a two-volume series, which covers the political and cultural history of South East Asian history. This volume deals with the cultural history of South East Asia during ancient times. The author discusses literature, religion, art, and society in greater detail, which was prevalent during ancient times. Works of literature composed in Java, Bali, and the Malay Peninsula are covered in this volume, as it was written in Sanskrit, Old Javanese, and others. It also covers the history of Buddhism (mainly the Mahayana sect) and Hinduism, along with their religious texts, before the coming of Islam. The chapters on the history of art and architecture are covered comprehensively. It talks about the religious and non-religious structures, the influence of Hindu and Buddhist arts, sculpture art, and different art forms practiced in Bali, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines, and Tapanauli region. This book is essential for scholars and researchers interested in the pre-Islamic history of South East Asia.
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1 online resource (464 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004753532
Suvarnadvipa : Ancient Indian Colonies in the Far East. Volume 1: Political History /
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South East Asian history is one of the most unique histories, as it was marked by the influences of Indic, Chinese, and local cultures. Suvarnadvipa is a two-volume series, which covers the political and cultural history of South East Asian history. This volume deals with the political history of South Asia during ancient times. It covers the pre-Hindu civilizations in Malaysia and the political conquest of Hindu kingdoms in the prime regions, such as in the Malay Peninsula, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and Bali, along with the establishment of Hindu civilizations in the Suvarnadvipa region till the seventh century ad. This volume covers the history of Sailendra kingdom comprehensively. The author discusses the political history of Sailendras till the end of the tenth century ad where he also discusses its origins, development, conflict with the Chola rulers and its subsequent decline with the capture and the establishment of Chola influence and the establishment of the Melayu dynasty. This book is essential for scholars and researchers interested in the pre-Islamic history of South East Asia.
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1 online resource (492 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004753549
A History of Fine Art in India & Ceylon /
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The volume is a detailed discussion of the history of Indian and Ceylonese art during ancient, medieval, and modern times. The book is the result of the development of the study of Indian art and archaeology during the nineteenth and early twentieth century India. This work starts from the Indus Valley Civilization, followed by Mauryan, Gupta, Buddhist, Hindu, and the influence of Greek and Roman traditions in Indian art. The author of this book also covers themes, such as cave art, sculptural traditions, and building architecture in ancient Mathura, Amravati, and the entire South India till Ceylon. Moreover, this book covers art from Central Asia, Java, Tibet, and Nepal. This volume also covers the impact of Islamic architecture, which was borrowed from Arabia, Persia, and Central Asia. A special section on Indo-Islamic architecture, prevalent in tile works, calligraphies, lattices, inlay mosaics, numismatics, and sculptures, is also covered in this volume. It concludes with medieval paintings and a separate section on modern schools of Indian art. The work is highly recommended for scholars, researchers, and other professionals interested in South Asian art and architecture.
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1 online resource (448 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004752979
India as Known to the Ancient World /
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During ancient times, many civilizations such as Egypt, China, Mesopotamia, Europe and others flourished. This created a sense of interaction based on culture, economy, crafts, and language. India too was part of this said experience. India as Known to the Ancient World discusses how India became a center of attraction for its civilizational value. The prime focus of this book is to assess the role and contribution of India during the antiquarian age in other parts of the world such as Egypt, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, China, and South East Asia.
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1 online resource (88 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004751620
Exhibiting the past : Caspar Reuvens and the museums of antiquities in Europe, 1800-1840 /
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In the first decades of the 19th century the exhibition of antiquity in museums reflected a universal history of civilization, in which the idea of cross-cultural influences dominated. Hindu-buddhist civilization of 13th century Java was easily connected to that of classical Greece, and Indian Hindu-depictions were playfully related to those of Egyptian Pharaonic time. This book shows how antiquity, during and just after the Napoleonic era formed a statement in a changing world at the dawn of nationalism. The main character is the first professor of Archaeology Caspar Reuvens, director of the Museum of Antiquity in Leiden, the Netherlands (1818-1835). It emphasis on his forming years in Paris and Germany, his many travels to London, and his plans for a journey to Rome. Beside, it sheds new light on the radically changing canon of antique sculpture in a nervous Europe, that soon would be falling apart in nation states.
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198 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-195) and index. :
9782503541525
2503541526 :
https://search.lib.uiowa.edu/primo-explore/sourceRecord?vid=01IOWA&docId=01IOWA_ALMA21313620730002771
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Nederlandse geneeskunde in de Indische archipel 1816-1942 : Verslag van een symposium gehouden ter gelegenheid van het afscheid van Prof. Dr. D. de Moulin, als hoogleraar in de Ges...
: 1 online resource (168 pages) : illustrations. : Includes bibliographical references and index. : 9789004652347