Kertagosa was built in the 17th century, when Bali was ruled by the dynasty of King Kresna Kepakisan. Kertagosa itself is the name of building, one of the buildings in alage area around the king of Klungkung’s palce. The palace itself, Puri Semarapura, was destroyed during the war between the Dutch and the Kingdoms in Bali, at the beginning of the 20th century.
Separated from the Puri (Palace) lies a complex of justice buildings they are the Hall of Justice “Kertagosa”, the Floating Hall “Bale Kambang”, and the water pool surrounding, which all are called “Taman Gili”. The ceilings of these buildings are covered by paintings on fibrous cement sheets. The original paintings were done with traditional Balinese colors on canvas, then letter replaced a new in 1930 by using the fibrous cement sheets, and again were renewed in 1960. the paintings are the sample of early traditional arts before being influenced by outlandish styles and techniques.
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