This textbook or reference book presents a comprehensive survey of the history of Chinese visual arts, spanning the period from ancient times to the modern period. Discussions cover the evolution of styles in painting, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture. It highlights key works, leading artists, and the philosophical and historical contexts that shaped China's unique and profoun…
This travel guide offers a fun and informative guide to exploring Tibet. It covers historical sites like the Potala Palace and important monasteries, the stunning natural landscapes of the highlands, and provides in-depth insights into Tibetan customs, daily life, and Buddhist practices. It is designed for travelers seeking an immersive experience on the "Roof of the World."
This visually rich cultural volume introduces readers to the Five Elements—Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Gold—which form the symbolic foundation of traditional Chinese philosophy, aesthetics, and identity. Laurence J. Brahm explores how these elements have shaped China’s history, architecture, arts, lifestyles, beliefs, and environmental perspectives. Through narrative and imagery, the bo…
This stunning photo collection explores China's geography, culture, and heritage through the lens of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) philosophy: water, wood, fire, earth, and gold (metal). Each section is dedicated to a single element, showcasing how that element manifests in the Chinese landscape, traditional architecture, art, and everyday life, providing a unique visual understanding of the rela…
Kuasa-Kata adalah terjemahan dari buku Language and Power: Exploring Political Cultures in Indonesia karya Benedict Anderson, seorang ilmuwan politik terkemuka dari Cornell University. Buku ini mengeksplorasi keterkaitan antara bahasa, simbol, dan praktik politik dalam budaya Indonesia. Anderson menelaah bagaimana kekuasaan dimaknai, dikonstruksi, dan dinegosiasikan melalui penggunaan bahasa, m…
This book was planned at the request of Jawa harlal Nehru to serve as a primer of patriotism for our younger generation. There was a time when greater India had her cultural empires in the whole of South-East Asia for fourteen centuries and Hindu and Buddhist pioneers carried the torch of religion and culture to far off South America, Mexico, Gautamalya, Japan, China, Korea, Philli pines in the…
This textbook or reference book presents a comprehensive survey of the history of Chinese visual arts, spanning the period from the Neolithic to the 20th century. It covers the evolution of styles in painting, calligraphy, sculpture, ceramics, and architecture, highlighting important works, leading artists, and the philosophical and historical contexts that shaped China's unique and profound ar…
The Ramayana in Indonesia is an in-depth study of the journey, adaptation, and development of the Ramayana epic in the Indonesian archipelago. This book explores how this classic Indian tale was adopted, reinterpreted, and enriched by various local traditions, from Java and Bali to other regions with Hindu-Buddhist cultural heritage and oral literary traditions.
The major transformations in Indonesian society during the post-independence period. The author highlights shifts in values, mindsets, language, and cultural patterns as part of the nation’s modernization process. Alisjahbana emphasizes the need for a new orientation—rational, progressive, and grounded in scientific thinking—to build a modern and dynamic society. This work offers an impor…
This book examines the charm and artistic value of Jingju, the historical tradition of Beijing opera, performance forms, stage aesthetics, vocal and movement techniques, and the role of Jingju in contemporary Chinese culture. The text presents an analysis of Jingju's dramatic and musical elements, along with examples of performances and a note on its modern development.