Traditional performing arts of Korea / Jeon Kyung-wook ; [translator Min Eun-young].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chŏn, Kyŏng-uk.

Contributor:

Min, Eun-young.

Han'guk Kukche Kyoryu Chaedan.

Series:

Korean culture series ; 10.

Korean culture series ; 10

Standardized Title:

Hanʼguk ŭi chŏntʻong yŏnhŭi. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Performing arts--Korea.

Performing arts.

Theater--Korea.

Theater.

Korea.

Physical Description:

159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Seoul, Korea : Korea Foundation, [2008]

Summary:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres, and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, such as puppet plays, mask dramas, and Pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the singing and dancing traditions of the ancient Korean people. It offers a detailed introduction to a variety of Korea's traditional performing arts. The book also provides references on related research sources in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, about Korea's traditional performing arts, for those with an interest in conducting in-depth research, along with featuring some 70 photographs to highlight the noteworthy characteristics of Korean performing arts.

Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1. History

I. Ancient times

II. Three kingdoms period

III. Unified Silla Period

IV. Goryeo Daynasty

V. Joseon Danasty

- Chapter 2. Types and their content

I. Acrobatic feats and stunts

II. Magic arts

III. Performances in animal disguises

IV. Animal tricks

V. Farces

VI. Singing and dancing acts

VII. Puppet plays. 1) The creation of Kkokdugaksi-nori - 2) The content and performing of Kkokdugaksi-nori - 3) Social awareness in the themes of Kkokdugaksi-nori

VIII. Mask dramas. 1) The lineage and content of Korean mask dramas. a) The Bonsandae-nori lineage - b) The creation and distribution of mask dramas of the Bonsandae-nori lineage - c) The content of mask dramas of the Bonsandae-nori lineage. 2) The village exorcism lineage. a) The creation and distribution of mask dramas of the village exorcism lineage - b) The content of mask dramas of the village exorcism lineage. 3) Other mask dramas. a) Bukcheong lion mask play of Hamgyeongnam-do Province - b) The Deoboegi mask play performed by Namsadangpae. 4) Characteristics elements in traditional mask dramas - 5) Social awareness reflected in the themes of Korean mask dramas

IX. Traditional narrative songs. 1) The creation and development of Pansori - 2) The Schools of pansori - 3) The content and themes of the Pansori classics

- Chapter 3. Performers. I. Performers from hereditary Shaman families

II. Descendents of the northern Tribes

III. Buddhist monk performers

IV. Performers from the western regions

V. Nomadic entertaining troupes in the late Joseon Dynasty

- Conclusion.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159).

Translation of: Hanʼguk ŭi chŏntʻong yŏnhŭi.

ISBN:

9788986090260

8986090260

OCLC:

255555459