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The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods - History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons (Hardcover, New edition) Loot Price: R2,891
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The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods - History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons (Hardcover, New edition): Kim Tae-Gon

The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods - History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons (Hardcover, New edition)

Kim Tae-Gon; Translated by Christina Han

Series: Korean Literature

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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 Artistic Qualities' by Bak Yong-suk, both distinguished authorities in the study of Korean Shamanism, The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods offers a very accessible introduction to understanding Korean shamanism and its art. The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods broad appeal will be welcomed by both specialists and generalists in the fields of Asian Studies, Art History and Cultural and Religious Studies.

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Imprint: Renaissance Books
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Korean Literature
Release date: June 2018
First published: 2018
Authors: Kim Tae-Gon
Translators: Christina Han
Dimensions: 246 x 180 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages: 176
Edition: New edition
ISBN-13: 978-1-898823-77-3
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > Art styles not limited by date > Oriental art
Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > General
Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Iconography, subjects depicted in art > Religious subjects depicted in art
Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > General
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LSN: 1-898823-77-4
Barcode: 9781898823773

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