The arts of Korea: Ceramics, sculpture, gold, bronze and lacquer, by Chewon Kim & Won-Yong Kim
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"The Arts of Korea: Ceramics, Sculpture, Gold, Bronze, and Lacquer by Chewon Kim and Won-Yong Kim (1966) is a thorough romp through Korean artistic treasures from the Silla, Koryo, and Yi dynasties. It explores the delicate charm of ceramics, from Punch'ong wares to pristine white porcelain, while surveying the evolving styles of Buddhist sculpture across eras. Metal aficionados will appreciate the deep dive into gold crowns, bronzes, and lacquer masterpieces like ornate shoes and incense burners. Complemented by 24 color plates and rich photographs, plus maps and glossaries, this volume is a nerdy delight unraveling Korea’s cultural heritage with scholarly zest and visual flair."
Jacket is tattered, some pages loose from a poor binding, which is certainly common among most of these - pages are here and text is clean!
Thames and Hudson
Hardcover
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"The Arts of Korea: Ceramics, Sculpture, Gold, Bronze, and Lacquer by Chewon Kim and Won-Yong Kim (1966) is a thorough romp through Korean artistic treasures from the Silla, Koryo, and Yi dynasties. It explores the delicate charm of ceramics, from Punch'ong wares to pristine white porcelain, while surveying the evolving styles of Buddhist sculpture across eras. Metal aficionados will appreciate the deep dive into gold crowns, bronzes, and lacquer masterpieces like ornate shoes and incense burners. Complemented by 24 color plates and rich photographs, plus maps and glossaries, this volume is a nerdy delight unraveling Korea’s cultural heritage with scholarly zest and visual flair."
Jacket is tattered, some pages loose from a poor binding, which is certainly common among most of these - pages are here and text is clean!
Thames and Hudson
Hardcover
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