philamuseum:Due to its geographic location, Korea is often viewed as a kind of cultural bridge bet
philamuseum: Due to its geographic location, Korea is often viewed as a kind of cultural bridge between China and Japan, but in fact the peninsula was home to a vibrant culture quite distinct from both of its neighbors. This course explores the history of art on the Korean peninsula from prehistoric times to the present, introducing ceramics, sculpture, painting, and architecture in detail with brief glances at music, dance, food, and philosophy as indicators of Korean culture. Explore 500 years of Korean art and culture first in a 4-lecture series in preparation for “Treasures from Korea: Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392–1910,” opening March 2.Visit our website for times and ticketing information.“Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks,” 19th century, Korea (Private Collection) -- source link
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