Visual Grammar of Ramayana Story Reliefs of Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple's Ramayana story reliefs, despite their historical significance, remain underexplored in terms of their visual narrative structure. This study reveals that the reliefs employ a distinct visual grammar to arrange scenes and transitions, akin to modern film storytelling, while differing significantly from contemporary drawing techniques. Researchers analyzed these reliefs to uncover how past sculptors organized objects and characters across panels, providing insights into the aesthetic and narrative strategies used in ancient temple art. The findings highlight the reliefs' sophisticated compositional techniques, offering a new perspective on their cultural and artistic significance.

(Ed.). (2019). Visual Grammar of Ramayana Story Reliefs of Prambanan Temple. Arts and Design Studies. https://doi.org/10.7176/ads/72-04