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Korean Metal Art: Techniques, Inspiration, and Traditions by Komelia Hongja Okim

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Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Publication Date
2019-09-28
Pages
256
ISBN
9780764357794

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764357794
ISBN-13
9780764357794
eBay Product ID (ePID)
27038847846

Product Key Features

Book Title
Korean Metal Art : Techniques, Inspiration, and Traditions
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Metal Work, Asia / Korea, Decorative Arts
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, History, Crafts & Hobbies
Author
Komelia Hongja Okim
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
60.1 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2019-936465
Dewey Edition
23
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
731.41
Synopsis
The first book to offer not only detailed examples and history, but step-by-step instruction on the legendary metalworking traditions of Korea. These techniques, with beginnings in the 3rd century, are legendary in the art world, but information on how the breathtaking effects are created in the studio has been difficult to find until now. Crafted gold, silver, jade, and other materials are brought to life in 400+ photos, including Korean pieces (now in museums) that have through the centuries expressed the pinnacle of each method. Each chapter also focuses on works produced from 1980 through 2017 by modern metalwork experts, including artists from North America, showing how they incorporatetraditional methods with modern working methods. Includes instructions for 15 techniques, including 24K gold overlay on silver (keum-boo or geumbu), line inlay on iron and copper works (kkium ipsa), chasing and repousse (tachul), enameling (chilbo), jade nephrite carving and inlay (oak ipsa), and many more., The first how-to on Korea's legendary, breathtaking metalworking traditions, with photos for collectors and art lovers. Korean Metal Art is the first book to offer not only detailed examples and history, but also step-by-step instructions on the legendary metalworking traditions of Korea. These techniques, with beginnings in the 3rd century, are legendary in the art world, but information on how the breathtaking effects are created in the studio has been difficult to find until now. Crafted gold, silver, jade, and other materials are brought to life in 400+ photos, including Korean pieces (now in museums) that have through the centuries expressed the pinnacle of each method. Each chapter also focuses on works produced from 1980 through 2017 by modern metalwork experts, including artists from North America, showing how they incorporatetraditional methods with modern working methods. Includes instructions for 15 techniques, including 24K gold overlay on silver (keum-boo or geumbu), line inlay on iron and copper works (kkium ipsa), chasing and repousse (tachul), enameling (chilbo), jade nephrite carving and inlay (oak ipsa), and many more., The first book to offer not only detailed examples and history, but step-by-step instruction on the legendary metalworking traditions of Korea. These techniques, with beginnings in the 3rd century, are legendary in the art world, but information on how the breathtaking effects are created in the studio has been difficult to find until now. Crafted gold, silver, jade, and other materials are brought to life in 400+ photos, including Korean pieces (now in museums) that have through the centuries expressed the pinnacle of each method. Each chapter also focuses on works produced from 1980 through 2017 by modern metalwork experts, including artists from North America, showing how they incorporate traditional methods with modern working methods. Includes instructions for 15 techniques, including 24K gold overlay on silver ( keum-boo or geumbu ), line inlay on iron and copper works ( kkium ipsa ), chasing and repousse ( tachul ), enameling ( chilbo ), jade nephrite carving and inlay ( oak ipsa ), and many more.
LC Classification Number
NK6484.6.A1O39 2019

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