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How did the three greatest artists of the 19th century deal with the times?
The meeting of three 19th century Javanese artists, Ronggowarsito (1802-1873), Mangkunegoro IV (1811-1881), and Raden Saleh (circa 1811-1880).The 19th century was a difficult time for the Javanese.A turbulent century, especially for the Javanese people who had just survived the devastating conflict known as the Java War (1825-1830).
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The meeting of three 19th century Javanese artists, Ronggowarsito (1802-1873), Mangkunegoro IV (1811-1881), and Raden Saleh (circa 1811-1880). The 19th century was a difficult time for the Javanese. A turbulent century, especially for the Javanese people who had just survived the devastating conflict known as the Java War (1825-1830). After the Java War ended, Java entered a new order that can be called the modern era. The post-Java War and Cultuurstelsel agreement led to a decline in self-confidence, social, economic, political, and cultural.
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- Release date
- Nov 30, 2021
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- 1h 30m
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- Language
- Javanese
- Country
- Indonesia
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