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Book Synopsis: This Korean art book is an exploration of the Joseon Dynasty. In Korea, life milestones have traditionally been celebrated with festivals and feasts. Such celebrations helped to define and honor an individual's identity. In Grand Style presents rare and exquisite objects drawn from some ten museums in Korea. Highlights include a ten-panel folding screen of Celebrations on the Crown Prince's Birth from 1874, a portrait of Emperor Gojong from 1897, a Royal Procession to the Royal Tomb at Hwaseong from 1795, and kings' thrones and palanquins. The book documents Korea's taste for splendor and grandeur. It explores the meaning and obligations of kingship, the elite culture of the court and the upper class during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), and the complex roles of women in organizing and presenting elaborate celebrations, in the grandest of styles.
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In Grand Style: Celebrations in Korean Art During the Joseon Dynasty takes you on a fascinating journey through the rich cultural heritage of Korea. This captivating book allows you to immerse yourself in the splendor and grandeur of the Joseon Dynasty. Experience the celebrations and feasts that were held to mark life milestones, as you delve into the immense significance they held in defining individual identities.
Featuring a remarkable collection of rare and exquisite objects from prestigious museums in Korea, this book presents an unprecedented opportunity to witness history come alive. Discover a ten-panel folding screen depicting the joyous Celebrations on the Crown Prince's Birth from 1874, and be mesmerized by a breathtaking portrait of Emperor Gojong from 1897. Take a glimpse into the lavish Royal Procession to the Royal Tomb at Hwaseong from 1795, and marvel at the opulent kings' thrones and palanquins.
In Grand Style not only showcases Korea's unparalleled taste for splendor but also delves into the significance of kingship and the elite culture. Get an inside look into the complexities of courtly life and the roles of women in organizing and presenting elaborate celebrations in the grandest of styles.
Don't miss your chance to delve into this captivating world of Korean art and culture. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Joseon Dynasty and gain a deeper understanding of its vibrant history. Experience In Grand Style: Celebrations in Korean Art During the Joseon Dynasty and witness the grandeur unfold before your eyes.
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