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Autore |
Kim Tʻae-gon <1937-> |
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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]] |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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Kent : , : Renaissance Books, , 2018 |
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ISBN |
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Edizione |
[First English edition.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xv, 207 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
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Collana |
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Renaissance Books Korean literature series ; ; volume 2 |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Art, Shamanistic - Korea |
Shamanism - Korea |
Painting, Korean |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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"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. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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'. |
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