Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in Indonesia, Jakarta Resort
Rating: 7,5/10 (1001 votes)  The Jakarta Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is located in the city center, opposite the Historical Museum, in the house number 2, built in 1870 and originally used as a representative office of the East Indian Council. For a long history, the mansion housed barracks, city administration, residence of the mayor and the Center for the Arts under President Sukarno. IN the building is currently protected as a historical monument. The museum collection can be divided into two parts: painting and ceramics. The first is represented mainly by the works of Indonesian artists, which, for convenience, are grouped by time. Each of the periods takes a separate place and has its own name: Raden Saleh - works 1880-1890, India Jelita - canvases of the 1920s, Persags - works of the 1930s years, the period of Japanese occupation - from 1942 to 1945, and, finally, the period Seni Rupa Baru's"new art" - from 1960 to the present day. No less the famous collection of ceramics is represented by an impressive collection of objects Indonesian pottery, as well as ceramics from Europe, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. The most ancient artifacts belong to the Majpahit era, their age is more than six centuries old. In addition to excursions in the museum, you can buy some of the products, as well as under the guidance of local craftsmen to make and paint your own pot, plate or cup.      We also recommend reading Wyang Puppet Museum Indonesia, Jakarta Resort Topic: Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in Indonesia, Jakarta Resort. |
