Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Astronomical Surface Decoration on Ceramics, Indonesia part II I am having trouble finding this sort of thing on the Internet as well. I did find a candle holder of modern design with sun and moon (Natural Collection, Bali). I may be running into the same issues as China, namely State Secrets and astronomy incorporated into other types of design/philosophy- During the early years of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China took a more active interest in South East Asia. The influence of China culture can be seen in ceramics.... Images of Dragon from stoneware jars may occasionally be seen on warp ikat clothes from Sumba. ("South East Asia", Asean Tourism) I've looked at the possibility of the dragon being a quasi map of the constellation Draco. However- The basic proportions and much of the iconography for South East Asia religious art come from India cannons of design. ("South East Asia", Asean Tourism) Perhaps Indian ceramics will give me some tips about understanding of Indonesian designs that I do not currently recognize as star maps. 2:49:10 PM