The book Art in Indonesia: Continuities and Change is an in-depth study by Claire Holt on the historical journey of Indonesian art from prehistoric times, through the Hindu-Buddhist, Islamic, and colonial periods, to the early 20th century. This book examines the continuities and changes in artistic traditions, including architecture, sculpture, fine arts, and performing arts. As one of the mos…
Art in Indonesia: Continuities and Change is Claire Holt's monumental work which presents a comprehensive study of the development of Indonesian art, from the prehistoric, classical, Islamic, colonial to modern periods. This book examines various forms of art—including architecture, sculpture, painting, crafts, and ritual art—with historical, anthropological and aesthetic approaches. Holt…
Culture and Politics in Indonesia is a landmark scholarly volume edited by Claire Holt with contributions from leading Indonesia specialists such as Benedict Anderson and James Siegel. Published by Cornell University Press, the book explores the intricate relationship between cultural expression and political power in Indonesia from the colonial period through the post-independence era. The …