Pathways to Korean culture paintings of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910

Introducing the major works and currents of Joseon painting, Pathways to Korean Culture explores the various social, cultural and political perspectives of this dynamic, dynastic era (1392-1910), uncovering the fascinating history of more than 500 years of Korean art and visual culture. In this book...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Jungmann, Burglind (autor)
Formato: Libro
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: London, UK Reaktion Books 2014
Materias:
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • Part one: The early Joseon Dynasty: neo-Confucian ideals and strategies of reclusion. Chinese antiquity as an ideal of paradise
  • Court traditions and literati styles
  • Women as artists and patrons
  • Strategies of reclusion
  • Escapism and diplomatic exchange: Kim Myeongguk and Han Sigak
  • Part two: Native themes versus foreign style. The Korean reception of the 'southern school of painting'
  • Between old and new: Yun Duseo and Jo Yeongseok
  • The question of 'true scenery': Jeong Seon
  • Facets of literati art: Sim Sajeong and Gang Sehwang
  • Individualist and eccentric: Yi Insang and Choe Buk
  • Orthodoxy and revival: from Kim Jeonghui to An Jungsik
  • Part three: Documentation, decoration and display: from court painting to folk art. Painting production at court
  • The case of Kim Hongdo
  • Court painting and Minhwa.