Printed in North Korea : the art of everyday life in the DPRK /
This incredible collection of prints dating from the 1950s to the twenty-first century is the only one of its kind in or outside North Korea. Depicting the everyday lives of the country's train conductors, steelworkers, weavers, farmers, scientists and fishermen, these unique lino-cut and woodb...
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London ; New York :
Phaidon Press,
[2019]
|
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | This incredible collection of prints dating from the 1950s to the twenty-first century is the only one of its kind in or outside North Korea. Depicting the everyday lives of the country's train conductors, steelworkers, weavers, farmers, scientists and fishermen, these unique lino-cut and woodblock prints are a fascinating way to explore the culture of this still virtually unknown country. Together, they are an unparalleled testament to the talent of North Korea's artists and the unique social, cultural and political conditions in which they work. |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 239 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9780714879239 0714879231 |