Aesthetic Tradition and Cultural Transition in Java and Bali (book review)

This review evaluates Aesthetic Tradition and Cultural Transition in Java and Bali, an anthology edited by Stephanie Morgan and Laurie J. Sears. The volume contains a wide-ranging collection of essays covering topics such as Javanese and Balinese performance, literature, history, and identity. While centered primarily on Java, it includes papers on dance, music theater, language, and epic narratives such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and the Panji cycle. Notable contributions include essays by Sears, Sutton, Vetter, and Susilo, which explore transmission of tradition, stylistic regionalism, and performance structure.