Arts of Korea

Arts of Korea
Author: Jason Steuber
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781683400004

Built upon the works at a 2012 symposium, this book explores some of the canonical attributes of Korean art and the challenges in collecting this art. Contemporary, traditional, and modern Korean art collections are explored, along with the continuing research in iconography and aesthetics that define Korean art.

Korean History in Maps

Korean History in Maps
Author: Michael D. Shin
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2014-12-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1107098467

A concise, beautifully illustrated historical atlas of Korean history, specifically designed for English-speaking students of Korean and East Asian history.

A Representation of Nationhood in the Museum

A Representation of Nationhood in the Museum
Author: Sang-hoon Jang
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2020-01-20
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0429753969

A Representation of Nationhood in the Museum examines how the National Museum of Korea, as a national repository of material culture and the state’s premier exhibition facility, has shaped and been shaped by Korean nationalism. Exploring the processes by which the museum has discovered and interpreted material culture, using concepts of ethnic nationalism in the historical and political contexts of South Korean society, the book analyses how this nationalist interpretation has regulated South Koreans’ understanding of their material culture. Issues considered include: cultural and political relations with China; Japanese colonial rule, cultural imperialism and its legacy; the division of Korea since 1945; the Korean War and nation building since liberation in 1945; and domestic political upheavals, including military coups in 1961 and in 1979. Demonstrating that authoritarian regimes’ emphasis on the promotion of national unity drove national museums to establish national identity through material culture, Jang argues that international political and diplomatic factors also affect the process of the formation of national identity in a specific political context. Concerning itself with issues such as the relationship between politics and identity, museums and authoritarian regimes, this book should be essential reading for academics, researchers and postgraduate students in museum studies, nationalism studies, Asian studies and history departments.

The Korea Collection

The Korea Collection
Author: Korean Culture and Information Service Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Publisher: 길잡이미디어
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-10-27
Genre:
ISBN: 8973755544

this book is a compilation of the cover story articles published in Korea Magazine from 2010 to 2011, offering a glimpse into Korea and Korean culture to foreign audiences.

China, Japan, Korea

China, Japan, Korea
Author: Ju Brown
Publisher: Ju Brown
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2006
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1419648934

This book takes an unprecedented comparative approach in examining East Asia. Part in-depth reference, part handy guidebook this manual serves both travelers and students of Mainland China, Japan, and South Korea. Blending detailed maps with history and contemporary cultural similarities and differences, this book provides the most up-to-date information on the pulse of East Asia.

Brief History

Brief History
Author: Mark Peterson
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 345
Release: 2009
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 1438127383

Written by one of the leading experts on Korea, A Brief History of Korea covers the history of Korea from the origins of the Korean people in prehistoric times to the economic and political situation in North and South Korea today. Providing a detailed overview of the cultural and historical influences that have shaped Korean society, the author discusses the major periods of Korean history Three Kingdoms, Koryo Dynasty, and Chosun Dynasty; the foreign invasions Korea has endured; the post-World War II situation that led to the country's division and the Korean War; and developments in North and South Korea from the end of the Korean War up through the present.

A Companion to Korean Art

A Companion to Korean Art
Author: J. P. Park
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 571
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 111892701X

The only college-level publication on Korean art history written in English Korean pop culture has become an international phenomenon in the past few years. The popularity of the nation’s exports—movies, K-pop, fashion, television shows, lifestyle and cosmetics products, to name a few—has never been greater in Western society. Despite this heightened interest in contemporary Korean culture, scholarly Western publications on Korean visual arts are scarce and often outdated. A Companion to Korean Art is the first academically-researched anthology on the history of Korean art written in English. This unique anthology brings together essays by renowned scholars from Korea, the US, and Europe, presenting expert insights and exploring the most recent research in the field. Insightful chapters discuss Korean art and visual culture from early historical periods to the present. Subjects include the early paintings of Korea, Buddhist architecture, visual art of the late Chosŏn period, postwar Korean Art, South Korean cinema, and more. Several chapters explore the cultural exchange between the Korean peninsula, the Chinese mainland, and the Japanese archipelago, offering new perspectives on Chinese and Japanese art. The most comprehensive survey of the history of Korean art available, this book: Offers a comprehensive account of Korean visual culture through history, including contemporary developments and trends Presents two dozen articles and numerous high quality illustrations Discusses visual and material artifacts of Korean art kept in various archives and collections worldwide Provides theoretical and interpretive balance on the subject of Korean art Helps instructors and scholars of Asian art history incorporate Korean visual arts in their research and teaching The definitive and authoritative reference on the subject, A Companion to Korean Art is indispensable for scholars and academics working in areas of Asian visual arts, university students in Asian and Korean art courses, and general readers interested in the art, culture, and history of Korea.