Sacred Painting In Bali Tradition In Transition

Since before World War R traditional sacred paintings for family and village temples have been produced in many parts of Bali. Like temple sculpture, "wayang theater, dance and music, Balinese sacred painting is a living, vibrant folk art. Unlike Balinese commercial art, sacred paintings, once they are dedicated in a temple, are believed to possess spiritual power. Yet they. are nor preserved as "works of art: ' but are regarded as craft products made for a specific purpose, and expected to their out in time. This important new contribution examines an aspect of the indigenous folk art of Bali that has largely been overlooked.Cooper, Thomas L. is the author of 'Sacred Painting In Bali Tradition In Transition' with ISBN 9789745240346 and ISBN 9745240346.