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Yogya Silver : Renewal of a Javanese Handicraft by Pienke W. H. Kal (2005, Hardcover / Trade Paperback)

Few detailed studies have appeared on the historical context of contemporary handicrafts in Indonesia since the publication of the standard work in five volumes by J. E. Jasper and Mas Pirngadie at the beginning of the twentieth century. One of these handicrafts is Yogya silver, a type of silverware that was developed in Yogyakarta (Yogya) and Kotagede, a small town southeast of this provincial capital. Yogya silver has been made for centuries, but thanks to the efforts of Dutch and Javanese promoters of decorative crafts, Yogya silver craft underwent a profound transformation in the early twentieth century. This catalog focuses on the styles and decoration of Yogya silver in this period and describes its history. Some of the most important works from famous collections are showcased, a list of silversmiths? initials is included, and some of the works have been dated.Many people are familiar with this type of silver work--though they may not know it to be named Yogya Silver--because this is what many of them bring home as a souvenir from Indonesia. This recent popularity, in fact a revival, has brought Yogya silver new fame. It has become collectable and older pieces are sought after. With this renewed interest came many questions: who are the makers, is there meaning in the designs, just how old are some of the pieces? This book is the next step in an ongoing effort to answer these and many more questions surrounding Yogya silver.

Publisher
Royal Tropical Institute Press Kit (Koninklijk Instituut Voor De Tropen)
ISBN-10
9068321838
ISBN-13
9789068321838
eBay Product ID (ePID)
47532454

Lc Classification Number
Nk7180.A3j385 2005
Reviews
"Kal is the curator of the South East Asia Section of the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam. Yogya silverware was developed in the city Yogyakarta (Yogya) and the nearby town of Kotagede. Although this well-researched exhibition catalog focuses on Yogya 'Golden Age' silverware of 1930-42, it also surveys the history of the Javanese craft from before the Dutch Colonial period to the present. The organized, accessible text, exquisite illustrations, and detailed photographs follow the technical and aesthetic development of the silver trade in Indonesia, showing how styles and decoration were dramatically influenced by Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic religious mores and by other social developments. The market transition from ceremonial Javanese court silver to European luxury items, the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, and the demands of the tourist trade are all thoroughly addressed. An extensive list of silversmith's initials and names is included in an appendix that curators and collectors will find very helpful. Art historians and artisans will also benefit from taking a close look at this indispensable reference guide. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels." -- C. A. Ventura, Tennessee Technological University in CHOICE
Copyright Date
2005
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2006-370864
Illustrated
Yes

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