Korean metal art : techniques, inspiration, and traditions

Author(s)

    • Okim, Komelia Hongja

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Korean metal art : techniques, inspiration, and traditions

Komelia Hongja Okim

Schiffer Pub., c2019

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Note

Includes bibliography (p. 253-254) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The first book to offer not only detailed examples and history, but step-by-step instruction on the legendary metalworking traditions of Korea. These techniques, with beginnings in the 3rd century, are legendary in the art world, but information on how the breathtaking effects are created in the studio has been difficult to find until now. Crafted gold, silver, jade, and other materials are brought to life in 400+ photos, including Korean pieces (now in museums) that have through the centuries expressed the pinnacle of each method. Each chapter also focuses on works produced from 1980 through 2017 by modern metalwork experts, including artists from North America, showing how they incorporate traditional methods with modern working methods. Includes instructions for 15 techniques, including 24K gold overlay on silver (keum-boo or geumbu), line inlay on iron and copper works (kkium ipsa), chasing and repousse (tachul), enameling (chilbo), jade nephrite carving and inlay (oak ipsa), and many more.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB28871603
  • ISBN
    • 9780764357794
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Atglen, Pa.
  • Pages/Volumes
    256 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
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