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Record Nr.

UNINA9910793247003321

Autore

Kim Tʻae-gon <1937->

Titolo

The paintings of Korean Shaman Gods : history, relevance and role as religious icons / / by Kim Tae-gon ; translation and introduction by Christina Han [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Kent : , : Renaissance Books, , 2018

ISBN

1-898823-78-2

Edizione

[First English edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xv, 207 pages) : digital, PDF file(s)

Collana

Renaissance Books Korean literature series ; ; volume 2

Disciplina

709.519074

Soggetti

Art, Shamanistic - Korea

Shamanism - Korea

Painting, Korean

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"This English translation [excluding introduction by Christina Han] was originally published in 1989 as Paintings of Shaman Gods of Korea by Youlwhadang Publishers, Paju Bookcity, Gwanginsa-gil 25, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-Do, 10881, Korea." -- Title page verso.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Translator’s Preface -- List of Figures -- List of Plates -- Introduction. VISIONS, IMAGES, PERFORMANCE: UNDERSTANDING KOREAN SHAMAN ART -- Chapter 1. Reflections on Shaman God Paintings and Shamanism -- Chapter 2. The Shaman God Painting as an Icon and Its Artistic Qualities -- IMAGES OF KOREAN SHAMAN GODS -- Glossary of Terms

Sommario/riassunto

This is the first monograph on the subject to be published in English. It comprises 130 full-colour plates of shaman gods. Supported by two introductory chapters 'Reflections on Shaman God Paintings and Shamanism' by Kim Tae-gon, and 'The Shaman God Paintings as an Icon and Its Artistic Qualities'.