10 Interesting Fact About Art History

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• Indonesian art has an influence from various cultures such as Chinese, Indian and European culture.
• Puppet, the art of traditional Indonesian theater performances, is often described through painting and sculpture.
• Wood carving is one of the most famous traditional Indonesian art.
• Batik, fabric coloring technique with candles, is one of the most famous Indonesian art in the world.
• The famous calligraphy art in Indonesia and is usually used to write Arabic characters in mosques or walls of the house.
• Modern Indonesian painting developed rapidly in the 20th century and was represented by famous painters such as Affandi and Raden Saleh.
• Wayang Kulit, Shadow Performing Art that uses leather dolls, is an important part of Indonesian culture.
• Indonesian architecture has characteristics that are rich in beautiful ornaments and beautiful carvings.
• Mask art is used in various traditional ceremonies and art performances in various regions in Indonesia.
• Indonesian art is rich in variations of types and techniques, from painting to sculpture, craft art, and installation art.