The paintings of Korean Shaman Gods : history, relevance and role as religious icons

The paintings of Korean Shaman Gods : history, relevance and role as religious icons / by Kim Tae-gon ; translation and introduction by Christina Han.

This is the first monograph on the subject to be published in English. It comprises 130 full-colour plates of shaman gods. Supported by two introductory chapters 'Reflections on Shaman God Paintings and Shamanism' by Kim Tae-gon, and 'The Shaman God Paintings as an Icon and Its Artist...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kim, Tʻae-gon, 1937- (Author)
Other Authors: Han, Christina Hee-Yeon, 1978- (Translator)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Korean
Published: Kent : Renaissance Books, 2018.
Edition:First English edition.
Series:Renaissance books Korean literature series ; v. 2.
Subjects:
Art, Shamanistic > Korea.
Shamanism > Korea.
Painting, Korean.
Art, Shamanistic
Painting, Korean
Shamanism
Korea
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Translator's Preface
  • List of Figures
  • List of Plates
  • Introduction. VISIONS, IMAGES, PERFORMANCE: UNDERSTANDING KOREAN SHAMAN ART
  • Chapter 1. Reflections on Shaman God Paintings and Shamanism
  • Chapter 2. The Shaman God Painting as an Icon and Its Artistic Qualities
  • IMAGES OF KOREAN SHAMAN GODS
  • Glossary of Terms

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