Topic > BALINESE ART: HISTORY AND PROGRESSION (1900-1960)

The 20th century was the flourishing of artistic movements in Western countries. The artistic community was gifted with the emergence of important figures and extraordinary works of art that marked turning points in the history of art. However, in the spring garden of blooming flowers, the complementary beauty of patches of grass is often overlooked. Many did not notice the art of the less developed countries of the world, since these regions did not have the same coverage and opportunity to take part in the happening in the center of the art world back then. However, this does not mean that the works of these people were any less important. On this occasion, I would like to shed light on Balinese art and its revolutionary progression in the twentieth century. Balinese art does not fall into the classification of Western art movements. Although they do not qualify to fit any style, Balinese art is more likely to take on a different vision than that manifested by Western artists. This is due to the huge disparity in the cultural background of the worlds. Furthermore, the original purpose of artistic production has also coined a contribution to the perception and illustration of aesthetic value by Native artists. Regardless of its subsequent peak in popularity, the true beauty of Balinese art can never be fully understood without appreciating its historical and cultural influences. Complexity is a word that can describe Balinese art, as it was and still shows meticulous attention to the smallest details. Furthermore, Balinese art usually featured strange and whimsical looking creatures along with this bizarre detailing technique. These elements of Balinese art were not only evidence of talent and creativity, but were also part of the narrative and culture... at the heart of the paper... of such influence in relation to the cultural and social context of Bali, creating thus an inestimable peculiar originality that is still dynamic and innovative.Works CitedBali Wood Resort. (n.d.). BaliKamasan: the realm of traditional and classical Balinese art forms. Retrieved May 30, 2014, from http://www.baliwoodresort.com/kamasanexhibition.htmBelo, J. (1956). Balinese village art. Washington DC: Library of Congress. Covarrubias, M., & Luce, C. B. (2006). Bali island. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. (Original work published 1937) Höhn, K.D. (1997). Reflections of Faith: The History of Painting in Batuan 1834-1994. Netherlands: Pictures Publishers Art Books. McCauley, A. P. and Djelantik, A. A. (1988). Balinese paintings. The Journal of Asian Studies, 47(4), 934.Vickers, A. (2011). Balinese Art: Paintings and Drawings of Bali, 1800-2010. Tokyo: Pub Tuttle.