Buku Ajar Penciptaan Kriya Perak Seni Murni dan Seni Sakral

The book "Buku Ajar Penciptaan Kriya Perak Seni Murni dan Seni Sakral" reveals the richness of Balinese silver craft that not only serves as jewelry or collectibles, but also has an important role in religious ceremonies and the social life of Balinese people. With an emphasis on aesthetic and symbolic values, silver craft becomes a medium of expression that combines craftsmanship, patience, and spirituality. The authors, I Wayan Suardana and I Made Sumantra, take readers through the history, techniques, and evolution of silver craft, highlighting how it has evolved from sacred to profane activities in tandem with the growth of tourism in Bali. The book offers an in-depth insight into how silver craft not only reflects Bali's cultural identity, but also adapts and survives in the current of modernization and globalization.