Nationalism and Modernity: Artistic Transformations in Indonesia from Colonial to Contemporary Periods

Yiyang Zhang

doi:10.63808/mca.v1i3.175

Nationalism and Modernity: Artistic Transformations in Indonesia from Colonial to Contemporary Periods

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Yiyang Zhang Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia.

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https://doi.org/10.63808/mca.v1i3.175

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Southeast Asian Modernization, Colonization and Decolonization, Indonesian Historical Evolution, Multiculturalism and National Identity, Economic Development and Development Challenges, Nationalist Art, Indonesian Modern Art, Avant-garde Aesthetics and Cultural Protest, Social Innovation and Artistic Practice

Abstract

Colonialism and subsequent decolonization drove Southeast Asia into modernization, reshaping its politics, economy, culture, and art. Indonesia, with a history spanning ancient Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms, Islamization, and European colonial rule, gained independence in 1945. Despite rapid economic growth, it faces ongoing challenges like inequality and corruption. As a multi-ethnic, multi-religious nation valuing “unity in diversity,” its modern and contemporary art reflects national independence, challenges dominant discourses, protests injustice, and embraces avant-garde aesthetics. This article examines Indonesian art’s evolution from colonial times to the present, highlighting its nationalist roots and historical significance in art history.

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