Artists and the People : Ideologies of Art in Indonesia / Elly Kent.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kent, Elly, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art, Indonesian--20th century.

Art, Indonesian.

Art, Indonesian--21st century.

Artists--Indonesia.

Artists.

Art and society--Indonesia.

Art and society.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : NUS Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This book explores the intersection of art and societal ideologies in Indonesia, focusing on how artists engage with cultural, political, and ethical dimensions. Elly Kent examines historical and contemporary art practices, emphasizing themes such as local knowledge, activism, and community involvement. Through case studies of specific projects and artists, the author highlights the transformative role of art in fostering social change and cultural identity. The book is intended for readers interested in Southeast Asian art, cultural studies, and the relationship between art and society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Half title page

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Full title page

Copyright page

Contents

List of Images

Acknowledgements

A Note to the Reader

Introduction - Entanglement in the World

Chapter 1 - History, Identity and Culture: The Matrix for the Artist’s Soul

Chapter 2 - Turba, Down to“the People”

Chapter 3 - Kerakyatan: Conscientisationfor the People

Chapter 4 - Ethics and Aesthetics

Impermanent Conclusions

Bibliography

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Kent, Elly Artists and the People

ISBN:

9789813251946

OCLC:

1344161319