Creative by Way of Adaption: Ramayana Relief of Prambanan Temple

This study reveals that the creation of the Ramayana reliefs at Prambanan Temple follows the theory of adaptation, as proposed by Linda Hutcheon. The research focuses on the visual aesthetics of these narrative reliefs, which encircle the inner walls of the temple in Kalasan, Yogyakarta. By analyzing the adaptation process of the ancient epic Ramayana legend (by Valmiki), the study suggests that the later artistic rendition of these reliefs was shaped through this theoretical framework. The approach combines art historical analysis with theoretical adaptations, offering insights into how cultural narratives are visually reinterpreted in religious and architectural contexts.

Soedjono, S. (2015). Creative by Way of Adaption: Ramayana Relief of Prambanan Temple. Journal of Urban Society’s Arts, 2(2), 104–110. https://doi.org/10.24821/jousa.v2i2.1447