The island of Bali is literally a very beautiful island situated under the equator in the Indonesian archipelago, is one of the most interesting and Ultimate Tourist in Asia. Since the first decade of the 20th Century visitors have given several nicknames, the "Island of the Gods" - "The Island of thousand Temples" - "The Last Paradise" - and often called "island artist.
The spirit of creativity pervades everything that sacrifices the lives of Balinese culture strong field of rice terraces in the temple of flowers and prepare donated food to the gods in times of celebration. Dancing, playing gamelan, painting and sculpture is as much a part of a typical day like working in offices, in fields or livestock feed.
In the follow up to the ancient inhabitants of the archipelago of Indonesia, the ways of animism and ancestor worship. From about 600 AD, however, ideas, beliefs and India have begun to spread in Southeast Asia. Both Buddhism and Hinduism is the force acting on the islands of Sumatra and Java. When Islam took control of Java in the 16th Century, many Hindu princes, their followers and artisans fled to Bali. They established principalities on Bali.
The earliest art of Bali, from the time before the Hindu times, including works very decorative bronze and qualified basketry and weaving. While the Hindu era, and supports its members were princes of patronage of native art in Bali, and also by the leadership of their religious rituals. The palaces and temples, as political and religious center of the island are also centers of art.
A prince would his pavilions with carved wooden panels, paintings, silken materials, gilded umbrellas decorate and is maintained by gamelan music, dances and songs of poetical Kawi language. The opulence of the court - its religious parallel in the lavish decoration and dances in the temple. Thus, the courts and temples have received the same high performance art.
This explains the convergence of beauty and ritual that has endured so much why the arts in Bali. Ritual demanded a continuous renewal of communion with the divine through temple celebrations. The people poured their artistic talents into preparations of these occasions. New offers will be made, new chapels built, new statues of stone and wood must be carved, creating dances, music and drama, and practiced. This kept carvers and masons constantly occupied with new sculptures or retouching older.
The Balinese language has no words for "art" and "artist". Previously, there was no need for these definitions. Art has never been regarded as a deliberate production itself. Rather, it was regarded as a collective obligation and beautiful things. And that was done on purpose: the beauty in the service of society and religion to create. Thus a "figure-maker" or "image-maker, and a farmer or trader, it is called, if his skills are needed. He has not signed his name, his work, nor received money for his work. The primary objective was to serve his community. As was the case in the old days, the artisans of the majority of artists from Bali are highly qualified, learned their trade, inherited through the mastery of traditional forms of their ancestors.
In the first decade of the 20th Century, the Dutch island of Bali and a new era as a colony of the Netherlands. Western education, modern technology, magazines, and a regular tourist activity opens up a new world for many Balinese, this add perspective is reflected in the art. For the first time, craftsmen began her work as art for art's sake, treat, experimenting in a new style, themes and media. With the arrival of Western influences, the rigid conventions of the tradition is no longer binding. Instead of illustrating stories of the great Hindu epic that began a few artists, scenes of daily Balinese life and nature to represent in their work. Contemporary Art has two criteria: (a) a work of art is praiseworthy in the eyes of the Balinese colleagues, or (b), he relied on foreign markets and is sold.
On the day of the traditional and modern art can be found in various places: Museum Bali in Denpasar has a panoramic view of Balinese art from prehistoric times to the early 20th Century and contemporary art. Werd Budaya Arts Center in Denpasar offers exhibitions and sales of local handicrafts and hand-woven fabrics formed. Tohpati for fine batiks. Celuk for silver and gold works. Mas outstanding carvings. Ubud is the heart of the arts and cultures, the home of the most talented painters. Klungkung and works for traditional paintings and silver.
So, if you're interested in art, do not hesitate to choose this enchanting island for your holiday in Bali. It also has beautiful beaches, hotels, view the beautiful scenery, friendly people and of course good food. Go online and research your choice of Bali hotels or contact your travel agent of good reputation.
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