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Book Title
Precious Beyond Measure : A History of Korean Ceramics
ISBN
9781789148671

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Reaktion Books, The Limited
ISBN-10
1789148677
ISBN-13
9781789148671
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5062950895

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
352 Pages
Publication Name
Precious Beyond Measure : a History of Korean Ceramics
Language
English
Subject
Asian / General, Ceramics, Decorative Arts
Publication Year
2024
Type
Textbook
Author
Jane Portal, Beth Mckillop
Subject Area
Design, Art
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
37 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The first comprehensive book in English on the history of Korean ceramics in over fifty years, Precious beyond Measure incorporates Korean archaeology and scholarship to present an all-round view - a must-read for students and collectors., Telling the fascinating story of a major but somewhat overlooked East Asian ceramic tradition - Korean ceramics - this book draws upon extensive and up-to-date research materials, and the deep knowledge of its authors, to consider ceramic developments over a comprehensive time frame, from the Neolithic period to the present day. Importantly, and for the first time, the history presented here dedicates a full chapter to the Modern and Contemporary periods, and includes North Korea. Within a chronological framework, a wide range of ceramics are considered from multiple perspectives, including production and design, form and function, archaeology, consumption and distribution, illustrated with multiple color images. While written accessibly, the book synthesizes a vast amount of information, presenting a contextualized, authentic and inclusive history that makes an important contribution to our understanding of Korean ceramics and world ceramic traditions., Portal is one of my history heroes. This is an enchanting study, as beautiful as the objects it describes., This is the book on Korean ceramics we have been waiting for. It is engaging and it is magisterial. And I love it.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
738.09519
Table Of Content
Introduction: Clay on the Korean Peninsula 1 Pre-Goryeo 2 Goryeo Period 3 Ceramics in the Joseon Dynasty and the Colonial Period 4 Modern and Contemporary: New Beginnings in a Divided Country 5 Current Directions in Ceramic Research References Bibliography Comparative Chronology of Korea, China and Japan Photo Acknowledgements Index
Synopsis
An illustrated history of Korean ceramics from ancient origins to today. This book is a captivating, richly illustrated history of fired clay in Korea, spanning ancient times to the present day. Drawing on the latest research, this book features a wide range of examples from archaeological sites and museums. In addition, it offers a rare glimpse into the world of modern North Korean ceramics. The authors devote substantial chapters to the refined celadons of the Goryeo and porcelains of the Joseon dynasties (tenth to twentieth centuries), as well as an array of blue-and-white vessels. Merging maritime archaeology, textual evidence, and kiln excavation reports, this overview reveals a remarkable and enduring ceramic tradition in Korea., This is a captivating, richly illustrated history of the use of fired clay in Korea, spanning ancient times to the present day. Drawing on the latest research from Korean scholars, Precious beyond Measure features a wide range of examples from archaeological sites and museums. In addition, it offers a rare glimpse into the world of modern North Korean ceramics. Beth McKillop and Jane Portal devote substantial chapters to the refined celadons of the Goryeo and porcelains of the Joseon dynasties from the tenth to the twentieth century, as well as an array of blue-and-white vessels. Merging maritime archaeology, textual evidence and kiln excavation reports, this book engages with Korea's domestic and international spheres in surprising ways. Throughout history, Koreans have cherished their ceramic heritage. This overview reveals a remarkable and enduring tradition.
LC Classification Number
NK4168.6.A1M3 2024

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