10 Questions
According to Brandon, wayang is closely related to which social and cultural aspects of Java?
Javanese social culture and religious life
What is wayang known for?
Elaborate puppets and complex musical styles
Where does James R. Brandon suggest the puppets of wayang are native to?
Java
Which culture's technical terms are used in wayang, according to the text?
Javanese
What did Kats argue regarding the birth of wayang puppetry?
It was born without the help of India
What did UNESCO designate as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on November 7, 2003?
Wayang kulit
Which form of wayang theatre involves carved leather figures manipulated by a shadow artist between the lamp and a screen?
Wayang golek
What is the major theme of narratives in wayang kulit performances?
Good vs. evil
What does the term 'wayang' mean in Javanese and Indonesian languages?
Shadow or imagination
What material are the figures in wayang kulit performances typically carved from?
Leather
Learn about UNESCO's acknowledgment of Wayang theatre as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and the preservation efforts required by Indonesians. Explore the different forms of wayang theatre found in Indonesia.
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