The Continuity of Pre-Islamic Motifs in Javanese Mosque Ornamentation, Indonesia

The Continuity of Pre-Islamic Motifs in Javanese Mosque Ornamentation, Indonesia
ISBN-10
1803270497
ISBN-13
9781803270494
Category
Social Science
Pages
296
Language
English
Published
2022-02-10
Publisher
Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Author
Hee Sook Lee-Niinioja

Description

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.

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