The Continuity of Pre-Islamic Motifs in Javanese Mosque Ornamentation, Indonesia
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| Author | : Hee Sook Lee-Niinioja |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 296 |
| Release | : 2022-02-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781803270494 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1803270497 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Continuity of Pre-Islamic Motifs in Javanese Mosque Ornamentation, Indonesia by : Hee Sook Lee-Niinioja
Book excerpt: This book assesses the continuity and significance of Hindu-Buddhist design motifs in Islamic mosques in Java. The volume investigates four pre-Islamic motifs in Javanese mosque ornamentation from the 15th century to the present day: prehistoric tumpals, Hindu-Buddhist kala-makaras, lotus buds, and scrolls.
