The Growth of
Batik Painting

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A RASA FOR A NATION: The Growth of Batik Painting

In the post-World War II period, batik painting, which married the indigenous cloth-making tradition of batik with western painting techniques, was promoted as a key Malayan artistic expression. When Malaya gained independence in 1957, and Malaysia was formed in 1963, artists tackled the concept of ‘nation-building’ from multiple perspectives, each expressing their hopes for the future through batik painting that was seen to represent unity and diversity, tradition and progress.
 

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