The history paper
HAVC 24: Introduction to the Visual Cultures of Southeast Asia and Its Diaspora
Prof. Boreth Ly
(Fall 2018)
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Question # 5
Javanese Shadow Master, 1930s.
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A performance of Javanese Shadow Play
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Details of Slide # 18
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Hanuman
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From left to right: Semar, Gareng, Patruk and Bagong
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Questions # 6
Water Jar, Yeh Pulu,Bali (Photo: Boreth Ly)
Water Ritual, Besakhi Temple,Bali (Photo: Prof. Boreth Ly)
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Chandi Sukuh (ca.15th Century CE, Java, Indonesia)
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Inscription (written in ancient Javanese): “Consecration of the Holy Gangga Suddhi…the sign of masculinity is the essence of the world.”
Objects rendered on linga: eight-pointed sun, crescent moon, and kris (ceremonial dagger)
Chronogram (base): date equivalent to 1440 CE
Linga from Chandi Sukuh dated 15th centiury (now housed at the National Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia)
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Chandi Tikus (ca. 15th century CE, East Java)
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“Holy Water Vessel” (dated ca. 15th century, bronze, National Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia)
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Chandi Tikus (16th century, East Java)
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