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Chapter 3 The Magical Story World: A Portfolio of Storytelling Pictures

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Contents VII
Acknowledgments VIII
Balinese Names and Terms IX
Map of Bali X
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Inventing an Art—Both Balinese and Western 5
Chapter 2 The Everyday World of (Mere) Appearances 25
Chapter 3 The Magical Story World: A Portfolio of Storytelling Pictures 49
Chapter 4 The Real World of Dangerous Powers 65
Chapter 5 Masters of Sakti Powers 83
Chapter 6 Crossing Cultures 97
Appendix: Painters' Profiles and Selected Works 101
Notes 121
Glossary 129
Bibliography 131
Index 133

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Contents VII
Acknowledgments VIII
Balinese Names and Terms IX
Map of Bali X
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Inventing an Art—Both Balinese and Western 5
Chapter 2 The Everyday World of (Mere) Appearances 25
Chapter 3 The Magical Story World: A Portfolio of Storytelling Pictures 49
Chapter 4 The Real World of Dangerous Powers 65
Chapter 5 Masters of Sakti Powers 83
Chapter 6 Crossing Cultures 97
Appendix: Painters' Profiles and Selected Works 101
Notes 121
Glossary 129
Bibliography 131
Index 133

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