Korean Lacquer Art: Aesthetic Perfection

Description

Korean lacquer art is prized for its artistic and technical perfection and its specific, distinctive aesthetics. The works of the Goryeo (918-1392) and the Joseon (1392-1910) dynasties, with their mother-of-pearl inlays, serve as particularly vivid examples of the ingenious manufacturing processes of Korean lacquer craft. These works also represent the multifaceted development of this art form over the centuries.

Monika Koplin is director of the Museum of Lacquer Art in Munster. She is the author of European Lacquer: Selected Works from the Museum fur Lackkunst Munster.

"A long overdue and welcome addition to the study of Korean and East Asian art, as well as to the field of arts and crafts. With lavish photographs, thought-provoking essays, and thorough documentation, Korean Lacquer Art introduces the reader to lacquerware aesthetics, the latest research on decorative techniques, and a continuous lacquerware history from the third century BCE through the Choson Dynasty. . . . [It] is both visually and intellectually engaging, with the most up-to-date and complete information and extensive illustrations. . . . I heartily recommend this exquisite book to art historians and teachers, as well as the general public."-- "Journal of Asian Studies" (3/19/2014 12:00:00 AM)