Korean art from 1953 : collision, innovation, interaction /

The first comprehensive survey to explore the rich and complex history of contemporary Korean art - an incredibly timely topic.0Starting with the armistice that divided the Korean Peninsula in 1953, this one-of-a-kind book spotlights the artistic movements and collectives that have flourished and ev...

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Other Authors: Chung, Yeon Shim (Editor), Kim, Sunjung (Editor), Chung, Kimberly (Editor), Wagner, Keith B., 1978- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Phaidon Press Limited, 2020.
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Summary:The first comprehensive survey to explore the rich and complex history of contemporary Korean art - an incredibly timely topic.0Starting with the armistice that divided the Korean Peninsula in 1953, this one-of-a-kind book spotlights the artistic movements and collectives that have flourished and evolved throughout Korean culture over the past seven decades - from the 1950s avant-garde through to the feminist scene in the 1970s, the birth of the Gwangju Biennale in the 1990s, the lesser known North Korean art scene, and all the artists who have emerged to secure a place in the international art world.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:359 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
ISBN:9780714878331
0714878332