Performing the Nation

Cultural Politics in New Order Indonesia

Inbunden, Engelska, 2003

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In sharp contrast to today's disorder was the apparent cohesion and stability of Indonesia during much of the New Order period (1965-1998). While Suharto's authoritarian rule was significant, the regime's cultural policies also played their part. Ethnic, religious and regional sentiments were to be channelled into art, and culture was used to help develop a national Indonesian identity.This theme is explored by this study, which focuses on the efforts of a group of young art students based at the Bandung Academy of Performing Arts to revitalize traditional Longser theatre. The interaction between the artists and regime and their often-differing ideas about identity, the role of art and cultural traditions offers valuable insights into the underlying dynamics of the country's current condition.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2003-01-01
Mått142 x 221 x undefined mm
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieNIAS Monographs
Antal sidor210
FörlagNIAS Press
ISBN9788791114090

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Introduction Chapter 1: Cultural Politics: Empowerment and Control Chapter 2: The Cultural Politics of Orde Baru: National Identity and Local Culture Chapter 3: The Presentation of Cultural Policies in the Public Space Chapter 4: ASTI: A Junction for Art, National Ideologies, and Personal Experience Chapter 5 Longser Antar Pulau Chapter 6: Notions of Tradition and Transition Chapter 7: Images of Indonesia Chapter 8: TV Broadcasting Chapter 9: Conclusions: The Double Edge of Cultural Politics References Index