Category: ArtsPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Intermediate

patung

/patung/Roman

English meaning: Sculpture

Indonesian Definition

(Bahasa Indonesia)

Seni tiga dimensi yang dibuat dengan mengukir, mencetak, atau membentuk bahan. Patung Indonesia memiliki warisan megah dalam kompleks candi Hindu-Buddha Borobudur dan Prambanan.

English Definition

Three-dimensional art created by carving, casting, or shaping materials. Indonesian sculpture has a magnificent heritage in the Hindu-Buddhist temple complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, with exquisite stone reliefs and statues. Contemporary Indonesian sculptors engage both traditional motifs and modern forms.

Example

Relief-relief batu di Borobudur merupakan mahakarya seni pahat yang menggambarkan ajaran Buddha dan kehidupan masyarakat Jawa kuno.

In English: The stone reliefs at Borobudur are masterpieces of sculpture depicting Buddhist teachings and the life of ancient Javanese society.

Synonyms

  • arca
  • pahatan

Literary Heritage

Aku ini binatang jalang dari kumpulannya terbuang.

I am a wild beast, cast out from my herd.

Chairil Anwar · Poet · 20th century

Aku

Poem 'Aku' (I), published in Deru Campur Debu, 1949

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