Javanese culture and the meanings of locality : studies on the arts, urbanism, polity, and society
Title:
Javanese culture and the meanings of locality : studies on the arts, urbanism, polity, and society
Author:
Wiryomartono, A. Bagoes P., 1956- author.
ISBN:
9781498533089
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Publication Information:
Lanham : Lexington Books, c2016.
Physical Description:
xi, 147 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents:
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.
Abstract:
"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.
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Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-137) and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 南院 10619869 DS646.23 W57 sblib