The Ten Symbols of Longevity
Charles Lachman(Author)
University of Washington Press
Published on 18. July 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-0-295-98657-9 (ISBN)
Description
The ten symbols of longevity - rocks, water, clouds, sun, pine trees, turtles, deer, cranes, bamboo, and fungus - represent a ubiquitous theme in the Joseon-period (1392-1910) visual culture of Korea. This volume examines a large ten-panel folding-screen landscape, created by an unknown court artist and intended for use in a Korean palace. Such screens of the ten symbols were often used in a ceremonial capacity for celebrations of the new year, palace banquets, and significant anniversaries. This book provides an introduction to the ten-symbols theme in Korean art and a historical and critical context for a particular screen.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
45 illustrations, 40 in colour
ISBN-13
978-0-295-98657-9 (9780295986579)
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