In Praise of Prambanan: Dutch Essays on the Loro Jonggrang Temple ComplexRoy E. Jordaan In praise of Prambanan is devoted to the Hindu-Javanese temple complex of Candi Prambanan, also known by its locally more popular name of Candi Loro Jonggrang. The book has two parts. Part One is a general introduction to the temple complex based on an examination of the existing scholarly literature. It offers a detailed state-of-the-art survey of publications on Candi Prambanan as well as of the religious conditions which made its creation possible. Part Two contains a selection of important articles--in English translation--about the temple complex by prominent Dutch scholars all of whom had first-hand knowledge of it: J.W. IJzerman, J.Ph. Vogel, N.J. Krom, F.D.K. Bosch, B. de Haan, W.F. Stutterheim, V.R. van Romondt and A.J. Bernet Kempers. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps. Full text (Open Access) |
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According Archaeological architectural assumed Borobudur Bosch Brahma Buddhist building Candi Candi Sewu Casparis Central Central Javanese century chamber clear close concerned connection considered construction contained continued dance decorated deities depicted discussion earlier East Javanese eight especially evidence explanation fact figures followed foundation four further give gods hand head Hindu idea identification important Indian indicated influence inscription interpretation Java Javanese Jonggrang king known Krom later layer less located Loro Jonggrang meaning mentioned namely niches observed original ornamentation panels perhaps period Photo pieces position possible Prambanan present probably question Rāma Rāmāyaṇa reason recent reconstruction referred regard reliefs remains Śailendra Śaiva scenes seems showing side similar Śiva temple statue stones Stutterheim temple complex theory translation Viṣṇu wall