Candi Prambanan: An updated introduction


World Heritage Site: Prambanan Temple Compounds

Publication Year: 2014

Publication Type: Book chapter

Publication Identifier: WHEF876ED4043

Summary

Candi Prambanan, the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, stands as a testament to Central Java's classical period (AD 775–900), alongside Borobudur. This updated introduction highlights its significance as a pinnacle of Javanese Hindu-Buddhist art, showcasing intricate architectural and artistic achievements from this era. The study provides a comprehensive overview, emphasizing the temple complex's cultural and historical importance while analyzing its design, symbolism, and relation to broader Javanese heritage.

Citation

Jordaan, R. (Ed.). (1996). In Praise of Prambanan. Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004260429

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