Hanbok : timeless fashion tradition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lee, Samuel Songhoon.

Contributor:

Han'guk Kukche Kyoryu Chaedan.

Series:

Korea essentials ; Number 16.

Korea essentials ; Number 16

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hanbok.

Ethnic costume--Korea.

Ethnic costume.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (107 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Seoul, Korea : Seoul Selection, 2013.

Summary:

Hanbok embodies many of the social and aesthetic values of the Korean people. In accordance with the emphasis on social harmony found in Confucian philosophy, the choice of hanbok varied depending on one's position in society. Its beautifully flowing lines and harmonious color schemes are important aesthetic values found in Korean art. Hanbok is increasingly emerging into the spotlight following the popularity of Korean television dramas, which are often set in the past, and also through efforts to promote hanbok on the global stage. Renowned fashion designers around the world have taken note of hanbok and have incorporated elements of hanbok into their own work. This book will examine the origins, history, and the unique characteristics of hanbok and its contemporary standing.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Introduction

Chapter One: The Origins of Handbok

Chapter Two: The Beauty of Hanbok

Chapter Three: From Royal Court to Wedding Dress

Chapter Four: Tradition and Modernity

Chapter Five: Hanbok Goes Global

Appendix.

Notes:

"Korea Foundation."

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-62412-056-3

OCLC:

944510449