Portrait Of The Japanese Colonial Period In The Wayang Kamasan Illustration Of ‘Lintang Perau Pegat’ At The Klungkung Royal Palace

The Wayang Kamasan illustrations at the Klungkung Royal Palace store traces of history Bali during Japanese colonial period. This research analyzed one located in Bale Kambang pavilion with ‘Lintang Perau Pegat’ scene to discern representation that era. An art historical method was used drawing from field observation and literature resources an iconography iconology analysis approach Erwin Panofsky. Findings a pre-iconography phase showed this illustration presents about splitting Japan-flagged ship by large fish. iconographic themes concepts regarding belief strength nature (gods), which can influence human life undermine glory beings. Given psychological atmosphere period, hence, is crystallization symbol attitude resistance amidst helplessness towards ruler (the occupation government), hopes for presence power gods help eliminate oppression misery occurred era Bali.