The tourism world in Bali, whose spirit is cultural tourism, also provides space for the arrangement of buildings inspired...
Jineng – A Traditional Balinese Architectural Structure
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MERUSAKA NUSA DUA
A Study of Sculptures as Art Collections and Components of Traditional Balinese Architecture at Merusaka Nusa Dua Bali.
Human Form Statue
The representation of sculptures in the human form carries broad and profound meanings because human beings are highly complex, encompassing many aspects of existence. The meaning conveyed by such sculptures largely depends on who is being represented, as well as the cultural, religious, and philosophical context in which the sculpture exists.
Overview
Bali is not merely an island renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty; it is a living cultural landscape where art, spirituality, and tradition are seamlessly intertwined. Within the cultural fabric of Balinese Hindu society, art has never emerged solely as an expression of aesthetic pursuit. Rather, it is regarded as a form of devotion and selfless service (ngayah).
Statue of Bhagawan Kasyapa, Goddess Kadru & Goddess Vinata
The story of Bhagawan Kasyapa, Goddess Kadru, and Goddess Vinata is one of the most well-known narratives in the epic...
Mermaid Statue
The Mermaid statue (mermaid) that is bathing or adorning herself is one of the most popular, aesthetic, and symbolic...
Statue of Dewi Saraswati
In Hindu cosmology (including Balinese Hinduism), Dewi Saraswati is one of the most important and highly revered...
Statues of Arjuna and Dewi Drupadi
Similar to Rama and Sita, the depiction of Arjuna and Dewi Drupadi in wooden puppet displays also carries high aesthetic...
Statues and Shadow Puppets of Rama and Sita
The figures of Rama and Sita made of wood may refer to two distinctive forms oftraditional Indonesian art: wayang golek...
Statue of Dewi Sri
The sculpture depicts a goddess, namely Dewi Sri. Culturally and artistically, a statue of Dewi Sri holding a stalk or...
Human-form sculpture with Balinese cengceng (cymbal)
A Balinese human-form sculpture depicting a figure playing a traditional Balinese musical instrument called cengceng. As a...
Human-form sculpture with Balinese suling (bamboo flute)
A Balinese human-form sculpture depicting a figure playing a traditional Balinese musical instrument, namely the bamboo...
Human-form sculpture with Balinese Kajar gamelan instrument
A Balinese human-form sculpture depicting a figure playing a traditional Balinese percussion instrument known as the Kajar....
Ida Bagus Purwa Sidemen, S.Ag., M.Si
IB. Purwa Sidemen, S.Ag., M.Si is a dedicated academician, tourism practitioner, and cultural advocate committed to bridging modern hospitality standards with the rich heritage of Balinese local wisdom. He is currently pursuing his Doctoral degree (Ph.D. Candidate) in Religious and Cultural Studies at the Postgraduate Program of Universitas Hindu Indonesia (UNHI) Denpasar.