Contents
Balinese Architecture and Belief Systems
The Balinese Architectural Lexicon
Architecture and Social Status
Building Materials and Construction Techniques
Layout of the Compound
The Dwelling Compound
Pavilions
Decorative Features
The Balinese Village
Public Buildings
Balinese Palaces
Water Pavilions
Bali Aga Architecture
Balinese Temples and Shrines
The Archetypal Temple
A Resting Place for the Gods
Ornamentation and Iconography
A Typology of Temples
Village Temples
Death and the Afterlife
Sacred Rice and Subak Temples
Cave Temples and Rock-cut Sanctuaries
Sacred Bathing Places
The Majapahit Past
The Nirartha Legacy
Pura Besakih
Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Contemporary Hotels and Resorts
Contemporary Residences
Gardens and Water Features
Glossary
Bibliography
