| Symbolism & Simplicity: Korean Art from the Collection of Won-Kyung Cho Contributor(s): Vos, Ken (Author) |
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ISBN: 9074822509 ISBN-13: 9789074822503 Publisher: Brill Hotei OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2002 Annotation: "Symbolism & Simplicity" contains a fine selection of Korean literati paintings and porcelain from the outstanding collection of Dr. Won-Kyung Cho. The collection represents one of the world's largest private holdings of traditional Korean art. The paintings and porcelain illustrated in this book reflect the dynamism and the search for harmony that underlie Korean culture. The refinement and formal symbolism of these aristocratic arts also typify the strict Confucianist society that has evolved in Korea since the 16th century. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Asian - General - History | Asia - Korea - Social Science |
| Dewey: 709.519 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 8.42" W x 11.54" (1.17 lbs) 104 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Symbolism & Simplicity contains a fine selection of Korean literati paintings and porcelain from the outstanding collection of Dr. Won-Kyung Cho. The collection represents one of the world's largest private holdings of traditional Korean art. The paintings and porcelains illustrated in this book reflect the dynamism and the search for harmony that underlie Korean culture. The refinement and formal symbolism of these aristocratic arts also typify the strict Confucianist society that has evolved in Korea since the 16th century. |