Korean Landscape Painting Continuity and Innovation Through the Ages |
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| Author:
| Yi, Song-mi |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56591-231-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Hollym International Corp.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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Unlike Western paintings, which mostly depict natural surroundings as they are, oriental paintings depict not only the landscape but also thoughts or perspectives of painters upon the landscape. Korean Landscape Painting discusses the art form beginning at its earliest roots two millennia ago, in the Three Kingdoms period, right up until the 20th century. Accompanied by many maps and pictures, as well as a glossary of names and terms, this book provides a complete overview of Korean...
More DescriptionUnlike Western paintings, which mostly depict natural surroundings as they are, oriental paintings depict not only the landscape but also thoughts or perspectives of painters upon the landscape. Korean Landscape Painting discusses the art form beginning at its earliest roots two millennia ago, in the Three Kingdoms period, right up until the 20th century. Accompanied by many maps and pictures, as well as a glossary of names and terms, this book provides a complete overview of Korean landscape painting and offers a perfect introduction.