Precious Beyond Measure : A History of Korean Ceramics.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McKillop, Beth.

Contributor:

Portal, Jane.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pottery, Korean.

Pottery--History.

Pottery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (271 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Reaktion Books, Limited, 2024.

Summary:

This book provides an extensive history of Korean ceramics, tracing their development from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages through the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties and into the modern era. It examines the technological advancements, cultural influences, and artistic achievements that have shaped Korean ceramics over millennia. The authors aim to offer a comprehensive account for readers interested in the historical and cultural significance of these artifacts. The book is supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Arts Management Service, and includes detailed references, a bibliography, and comparative chronology of Korea, China, and Japan. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: Clay on the Korean Peninsula

Chapter One: Pre-Goryeo

Chapter Two: Goryeo Period

Chapter Three: The Joseon Dynasty and the Colonial Period

Chapter Four: Modern and Contemporary: New Beginnings in a Divided Country

References

Bibliography

Comparative Chronology of Korea, China and Japan

Map

Acknowledgements

Photo Acknowledgements

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781789148985

1789148987

OCLC:

1432591924