Earth, spirit, fire : Korean masterpieces of the Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

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Earth, spirit, fire : Korean masterpieces of the Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

edited by Claire Roberts and Michael Brand

Powerhouse Publishing, 2000

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"Published in conjunction with the exhibition ... Queensland Art Gallery, 16 June - 20 August 2000, Powerhouse Museum, 8 September 2000 - 28 January 2001"--T.p. verso

Includes bibliographical references (p. 154)

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Description

Earth, spirit, fire highlights the extraordinary creativity of male artists and craftsmen during the Choson dynasty (1392-1910). Together with essays by Australian and Korean scholars, this beautiful publication presents fine examples of Korean ceramics, painting, calligraphy and furniture drawn from the National Museum of Korea, the Ho-Am Art Museum and a small number of other institutions and private collectors in Korea. A co-production by the Powerhouse Museum & Queensland Art Gallery.

Table of Contents

  • Contents: Map
  • Introduction: Arts of earth, spirit and fire, Claire Roberts and Michael Brand
  • Korean cultural values in the Choson Dynasty: Neo-Confucian principles and their alternatives, Kenneth M. Wells
  • Korean ceramics of the Choson Dynasty, Chung Yang-mo
  • The techniques of Choson Dynasty ceramics, Kim Jae-Yeol
  • Illustrations
  • Notes on language
  • Bibliography
  • About the authors
  • About the museums.

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