Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0939117894
ISBN-13
9780939117895
Publisher
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Imprint
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 30th, 2020
Print length
80 Pages
Weight
375 grams
Dimensions
25.10 x 19.80 x 1.00 cms
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Examines the history, process and significance of official portrait making during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) - the country's last and longest-ruling Confucian dynasty. The book also discusses the complex philosophies and delicate techniques in the art of portrait making.
This important book examines the history, process and significance of official portrait making during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)—the country's last and longest-ruling Confucian dynasty.
By highlighting significant pieces in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco's collection, including draft portraits of Bunmu meritorious officials and the portrait of Song Siyeol (1607-1689), it also discusses the complex philosophies and delicate techniques in the art of portrait making.
With more than 95 photos and illustrations, Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture is the ultimate guide to this specialized art form and its history. The inclusion of contemporary works that are related to or inspired by the portrait-making tradition will demonstrate to readers that this practice is still thriving in the modern art scene.
By highlighting significant pieces in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco's collection, including draft portraits of Bunmu meritorious officials and the portrait of Song Siyeol (1607-1689), it also discusses the complex philosophies and delicate techniques in the art of portrait making.
With more than 95 photos and illustrations, Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture is the ultimate guide to this specialized art form and its history. The inclusion of contemporary works that are related to or inspired by the portrait-making tradition will demonstrate to readers that this practice is still thriving in the modern art scene.
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