This book began as aconversation with Eric Oey many years ago, in wihich he suggested that I write a book on Balinese art. I have worked closely with Balinese artist since 1978, in particular with I Nyoman Mandra of Kamasan and Ida Bagus Made Togog of Batuan, when I was living in their vilages between late 1978 and the end of 1983. It has taken many years to assemble the resources to produce t…