Author: Tirtaamidjaja, N; Marzuki, Jazir; Anderson, Benedict R.
Title: Batik: Pola & Tjorak- Pattern & Motif
Description: Djakarta, Indonesia, Penerbit Djambatan, 1966. Paperback. Tan and brown illustrated wraps, 28 [111] pp, profusely illustrated with large color and bw plates. Text in Indonesian and English. "The main purpose of this book is to remind Indonesians of the rare quality of their own art, and to introduce the world to the warm intricate beauty of classical batik design." -pp 15 "The reader will find the book divided into four sections. The first deals with the origins and history of batik up to the present day. The second deals with the technique of batiking, old and new. The third part contains a brief discussion and classification of he batik motifs, and is meant to be read in close conjuction with the plates. The fourth and final secion consists of colour and black and white plates intended to show a wide rage of patterns." -pp 15 Includes bibliographical references (page 28). Good (small tears and wear to wraps, light tanning to pages but overall clean) .

Keywords: General Asian Art ; Batik ; ; General Asian Art


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