Desire, Divine & Demonic: Balinese Mysticism In The Paintings Of I Ketut Budiana And. I Gusti Nyoman Miriana: Balinese Mysticism in the Paintings of I Ketut Budiana and I Gusti Nyoman Mirdiana - Rilegato

Stephen, Michele

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ISBN 10: 0824828593 ISBN 13: 9780824828592

Casa editrice: Univ of Hawaii Pr, 2005

Riassunto

This original and innovative book challenges many of our long-held assumptions about traditional Balinese religion. Drawing on data from visual art, mythology, esoteric texts, and public rituals, Michele Stephen identifies a core of important mystical themes at the heart of Balinese religion and demonstrates the striking parallels between these and Indian Tantric thought. Desire, Divine and Demonic begins with an introduction to the problems of defining mysticism in Bali, a discussion of prevailing scholarly views concerning the nature of Balinese religion, and a brief description of the link between art and religion in Balinese culture. What follows is an intriguing analysis of two series of paintings by contemporary Balinese artists I Ketut Budiana and I Gusti Nyoman Mirdiana, who specialize in mystical and mythological scenes.

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An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dust wrapper. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.179 pages; Physical description; ix, 179 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 165-171) and index. Subjects; Budiana, I Ketut 1950-. Mirdiana, I Gusti Nyoman. Balinese (Indonesian people) - Religion. Religion in art. Bali Island (Indonesia) - Religious life and customs.

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• Editore: Univ of Hawaii Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0824828593
• ISBN 13: 9780824828592
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 179