Symbolism of Lute Instruments in Borobudur's Karmawibhangga Reliefs: A Semiotic Analysis
Nicholas Ferdeta Lakusa, Niken Wirasanti & Gea Oswah Fatah Parikesit · Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences · 2025
This study aims to explore the social, symbolic, and spiritual meanings of lute-type musical instruments depicted in the Karmawibhangga reliefs of 9th-century Borobudur Temple in Central Java, Indonesia. These instruments are shown in detailed visual narratives that reflect ancie...
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10.9734/arjass/2025/v23i6715