'Korea Landscape Painting' published
Korea Foundation published written by Professor Emerita Yi Song-mi of the Academy of Korean Studies.
The author reviews the history of Korean landscape painting from the Three Kingdoms period to the early 20th century, along with discussing notable developments in landscape painting during the Goryeo and Joseon periods. The book provides an overview of landscape painting development in Korea; early landscape scenes etched on the walls of burial chambers during three kingdoms and United Silla periods; landscape painting of Goryeo and early Joseon, under the influence of Chinese painting styles; historical background of the emergence of Korea's unique landscape painting, representing a departure from Chinese trends, during the mid-Joseon period; development of True-View landscape painting during the late era; and transformation of landscape painting in the 20th century.
For further information, please contact the Foundation's Media Department at (82-2)3463-5684 or publication@kf.or.kr. This book can be purchased from Hollym Publisher (email:info@hollym.co.kr/ Tel:822-734-5087/ ISBN 1-56591-230-6/ US$29.95)
