Art of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910
Treasures from Korea
"Art of the Joseon Dynasty" is the first major publication outside of Korea to survey the artistic production of the world's longest-ruling Confucian dynasty, which reigned on the Korean peninsula from 1392 to 1910. The Joseon dynasty left a substantial legacy for modern Korea, influencing contemporary etiquette, cultural norms, and societal attitudes. Beautifully illustrated with colour images of some 200 masterworks from major Korean public and private collections, this important volume offers readers a detailed look at the fascinating art of the Joseon, from the exquisitely crafted pieces used by the court to scholarly implements, ritual items, and Buddhist arts. A variety of mediums, including prints, paintings, calligraphy, books, ceramics, sculptures, metal works, and costumes and textiles, are organized around five key themes: the king and his court, Joseon society, ancestral rites, Buddhism in a Confucian society, and Joseon in modern times.
About the Author
Hyunsoo Woo is The Maxine and Howard Lewis Associate Curator of Korean Art, Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Insoo Cho is associate professor, department of visual arts, Korea National University of Arts, Seoul.
Hongkyung Kim is associate professor, department of Asian and Asian American studies, and director, Center for Korean Studies, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Wollim Kim is curator, National Museum of Korea, Seoul.
Sohyun Kwon is associate curator, National Museum of Korea, Seoul.
Rose Lee is an independent scholar.
Dongsoo Moon is associate curator, National Museum of Korea, Seoul.
Eunsok Song is associate professor, department of archaeology and art history, Dongguk University.
