Korea’s Ancient Koguryŏ Kingdom

Korea’s Ancient Koguryŏ Kingdom
Author: Taedon Noh
Publisher: Global Oriental
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2014-03-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 9004262695

Originating from a series of papers written by Prof. Noh Tae-don over two decades of research, Korea’s Ancient Koguryŏ Kingdom: A Socio-Political History concentrates on the political and social aspects of what was the largest of the Proto-Korean nation-states (37 BCE to 668 CE) that finally succumbed to subversion and invasion thirteen centuries ago. Its legendary origins are dealt with from the standpoint of their long-term political implications, as are its social institutions such as levirate marriage. Explored in detail are the convoluted diplomatic, military, and commercial relations with various Chinese dynasties as well as Japan, and the shifting powers in Manchuria, Mongolia, and Central Asia. In addition, perhaps for the first time anywhere, the Koguryŏ national and provincial administrative structures are described as they evolved over the seven centuries of the nation’s existence. Exhaustive documentation is provided throughout. As a landmark study of the Koguryŏ kingdom, this work will be of considerable value to students of Northeast Asian history in general and of Korean history in particular.

The History and Archaeology of the Koguryŏ Kingdom

The History and Archaeology of the Koguryŏ Kingdom
Author: Mark E. Byington
Publisher: Early Korea Project Occasional
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780988692855

This volume contains twelve studies on the history and archaeology of the Koguryŏ kingdom, which existed from the first century B.C. to 668, its territories encompassing the northern part of the Korean peninsula and much of southern Manchuria. The studies presented here were written by specialists in various disciplines, covering issues in Koguryŏ's political history, its archaeological remains, its mortuary system and tomb art, and its place in historiography.

Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History (Updated Edition)

Korea's Place in the Sun: A Modern History (Updated Edition)
Author: Bruce Cumings
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2005-08-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 0393327027

"When Korea's Place in the Sun first appeared, Bruce Cumings argued that Korea had endured a "fractured, shattered twentieth century." The new century has seen South Korea flourish after a restructuring of its political economy, and North Korea suffer through a famine that has cost the lives of millions of people. The United States continues to play an important role on the Korean peninsula, from the Clinton administration overseeing the first real hints of reunification to the Bush administration confronting a renewal of nuclear threats. On both sides Korea seems poised to continue its fractured existence on into the new century, with potential ramifications for the rest of the world." "For those who need a grounding in the tempestuous history surrounding Korea, or a context in which to understand its role in current global politics, this updated edition of Korea's Place in the Sun is a must read."--BOOK JACKET.

Archaeology and History of Toraijin

Archaeology and History of Toraijin
Author: Song-nai Rhee
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1789699673

In light of the recently uncovered archaeological data and ancient historical records, this book offers an overview of the 14 centuries-long Toraijin story, from c. 800~600 BC to AD 600, exploring the fundamental role these immigrants, mainly from the Korean Peninsula, played in the history of the Japanese archipelago during this formative period.

Koguryo

Koguryo
Author: Christopher I. Beckwith
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2007
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9004160256

This book describes the Koguryo language, which was once spoken in Manchuria and Korea, including Koguryo and Japanese ethnolinguistic history, Koguryo's genetic relationship to Japanese, Koguryo phonology, and the Koguryo lexicon. It also analyzes the phonology of archaic Northeastern Chinese.

Koguryo Tomb Murals

Koguryo Tomb Murals
Author: ICOMOS - Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (South Korea)
Publisher: 길잡이미디어
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2010-02-09
Genre:
ISBN:

When Koguryo ruled East Asia two thousand years ago, great tombs and murals of magnificent scale were created. Such works of art depicted the lifestyles and philosophy of the modern Koreans’ ancestors in the Koguryo period. These works are now designated as World Cultural Heritage sites and are treasures that each and every one of us should preserve. Representative Tomb Murals There are about 13,000 ancient tombs of Koguryo in the areas of Jian, China and Pyeongyang and Anak, North Korea. Among those, the number of mural tombs is reportedly 20 in Jian, China and 80 in North Korea. Of those mural tombs, this volume introduces 16 tombs in North Korea and 7 tombs in China, whose murals are relatively well preserved. 1. Anak Tomb No. 3 2. Dongmyeongwang Tomb 3. Anak Tomb No. 1 4. Deokheungri Tomb 5. Yaksuri Tomb 6. Yonggang Daemyo 7. Ssangyeongchong 8. Susanri Tomb 9. Anak Tomb No. 2 10. Deokhwari Tomb No. 1 11. Deokhwari Tomb No. 2 12. Honamri Sasinchong 13. Jinpari Tomb No. 4 14. Jinpari Tomb No. 1 15. Gangseo Daemyo 16. Gangseo Jungmyo 17.Tonggu Tomb No. 12 18. Gakjeochong 19. Muyongchong 20. Jangcheon Tomb No. 1 21. Toggu Sashinchong 22. Ohoe Tomb No. 4 23. Ohoe Tomb No. 5 Koguryo, An East Asian Hegemon Evolution of Koguryo Tomb Murals Koguryo Tombs: Past and Present

Goguryeo

Goguryeo
Author: Ho-t'ae Chŏn
Publisher: Hollym International Corporation
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2008
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Goguryeo tomb murals, now registered as UNESCO World Heritage, are an important cultural legacy and a vivid historic record of the kingdom of the same name: one of the most powerful states in Northeast Asia 2000 years ago. This book gives readers a rare opportunity to comprehend the characteristics of Goguryeo culture as depicted in the Goguryeo tomb murals: the juxtapositions of individuality based on diversity, universality and originality, and openness with selectivity.

A History of Korea

A History of Korea
Author: Jinwung Kim
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Total Pages: 709
Release: 2012-11-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0253000246

Contemporary North and South Korea are nations of radical contrasts: one a bellicose totalitarian state with a failing economy; the other a peaceful democracy with a strong economy. Yet their people share a common history that extends back more than 3,000 years. In this comprehensive new history of Korea from the prehistoric era to the present day, Jinwung Kim recounts the rich and fascinating story of the political, social, cultural, economic, and diplomatic developments in Korea's long march to the present. He provides a detailed account of the origins of the Korean people and language and the founding of the first walled-town states, along with the advanced civilization that existed in the ancient land of "Unified Silla." Clarifying the often complex history of the Three Kingdoms Period, Kim chronicles the five-century long history of the Choson dynasty, which left a deep impression on Korean culture. From the beginning, China has loomed large in the history of Korea, from the earliest times when the tribes that would eventually make up the Korean nation roamed the vast plains of Manchuria and against whom Korea would soon define itself. Japan, too, has played an important role in Korean history, particularly in the 20th century; Kim tells this story as well, including the conflicts that led to the current divided state. The first detailed overview of Korean history in nearly a quarter century, this volume will enlighten a new generation of students eager to understand this contested region of Asia.

The Annals of King T’aejo

The Annals of King T’aejo
Author:
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 1057
Release: 2014-06-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674281306

Never before translated into English, this official history of the reign of King T’aejo—founder of Korea’s long, illustrious Chosŏn dynasty (1392–1910 CE)—is a unique resource for reconstructing life in late-fourteenth-century Korea. Its narrative of a ruler’s rise to power includes a wealth of detail not just about politics and war but also about religion, astronomy, and the arts. The military general Yi Sŏnggye, posthumously named T’aejo, assumed the throne in 1392. During his seven-year reign, T’aejo instituted reforms and established traditions that would carry down through the centuries. These included service to Korea’s overlord, China, and other practices reflecting China’s influence over the peninsula: creation of a bureaucracy based on civil service examinations, a shift from Buddhism to Confucianism, and official records of the deeds of kings, which in the Confucian tradition were an important means of educating succeeding generations. A remarkable compilation process for the sillok, or “veritable records,” was instituted to ensure the authority of the annals. Historiographers were present for every royal audience and wrote down each word that was uttered. They were strictly forbidden to divulge the contents of their daily drafts, however—even the king himself could not view the records with impunity. Choi Byonghyon’s translation of the first of Korea’s dynastic histories, The Annals of King T’aejo, includes an introduction and annotations.

A Companion to Korean Art

A Companion to Korean Art
Author: J. P. Park
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 677
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1118927001

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.