Main Characters and Relief of the Ramayana Story at the Siwa Temple of Prambanan

The Ramayana story reliefs at Prambanan Temple, dating back to ancient times, not only narrate the heroic epic but also showcase a distinctive and advanced drawing style that diverged from Western naturalist perspectives. This study reveals how sculptors creatively adapted Old Javanese Ramayana literature into unified narrative sequences within single relief panels, akin to cinematic storytelling. Through qualitative analysis involving observation and literature review, researchers found that these carvers employed imaginative character depictions and a unique artistic approach tailored to the existing literary sources. The findings highlight the sophisticated narrative structure and visual innovation of Prambanan's Ramayana reliefs, offering insights into ancient Javanese artistic techniques and storytelling methods.

Iskandar, A. D. (2024). Main Characters and Relief of the Ramayana Story at the Siwa Temple of Prambanan. Gondang: Jurnal Seni Dan Budaya, 8(1), 122–138. https://doi.org/10.24114/gondang.v8i1.53701