Fred B. Eiseman Books

In Bali, what you seeâ sekalaâ is a colorful world of ceremony, ritual, dance, and drama. What you don't seeâ niskalaâ is the doctrine underlying the pageants, the code underlying the rites, and the magic underlying the dance. Sekala & Niskala explores both tangibles and intangibles in the realm of Balinese religion, ritual and performing arts.

The book explores different aspects of Balinese culture, including dances such as the Barong and Kecak, religion, the economy, popular crafts like woodcarving and stone sculptures, sacred areas, tourist resorts, and the people of Bali. All subjects are accompanied by color photography, maps, and paintings.