Ubud and Peliatan

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Ubud


The cetre of Balinese painting, Ubud’s Museum “Puri Lukisan” has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century. There are also several art galleries and homes of famous artists here, including that of Dutchborn Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco. The “Young Artist” style now popular in Balinese painting was introduced by the Dutch painter Arie Smith. In the past other foreign painters inspired Balinese artist to adopt western techniques but traditional Balinese painting are still made and sold another museum called “Neka Museum” has a wide collection of paintings of both by Indonesian as well as foreign artists who used to live in Bali
Ubud has several small hotels. Located on a higher altitude with a pleasant climate.


Peliatan


Peliatan is located between Ubud and Mas. It has been known as the centre of traditional music, and dances. The fine art of local wood carvers started a new style of wood carving producing such things as fruits, flowers and trees in their real shapes and colorings.

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