17|71: Goresan Juang Kemerdekaan: Koleksi Seni Rupa Istana Kepresidenan Republik Indonesia / 17|71: Brushstrokes for Freedom: A Selection of Paintings from the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Indonesia Art A selection of 159 photographs

A selection of 159 photographs

in addition to its major function as the 'vitamin' of human soul

the museum’s holdings reflect the creativity of countless generations who have drawn inspiration from the archipelago’s diverse ecology: from coral reefs and rainforests to volcanic mountains

The book shows how local artists interpreted well-established Christian iconography

contains many beautiful statues full of tranquil beauty and mysticism

17|71: Goresan Juang Kemerdekaan: Koleksi Seni Rupa Istana Kepresidenan Republik Indonesia / 17|71: Brushstrokes for Freedom: A Selection of Paintings from the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Indonesia Art A selection of 159 photographsSince August 17, 1945, the day on which Indonesia's independence was first declared, seven presidents, six men and one woman, have governed the Republic of Indonesia. One of the benefits of the office, enjoyed by all seven leaders, was the right to use six presidential palaces both as official residences and offices from which they performed their duties. Naturally, the touch of every one of these presidents is apparent to some extent or another in