Dictionary of Korean art and archaeology

by Roderick Whitfield

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This publication seeks to promote a broader understanding of this important aspect of Korean culture among those with an interest in Korea s cultural legacy, and support scholarly research by providing English definitions and explanations of the terminology used for cultural artifacts. The 2,824 entries in this dictionary are classified into four major categories: archeology, architecture, art history and folklore. They are listed in Korean alphabetical order, without classification of fields.

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Roderick Whitfield is Percival David Professor of Chinese and East Asian Art, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, and corresponding fellow of the Dunhuang Academy.

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Reference, Nonfiction, Art & Design, Anthropology
DDC/MDS
709.519Arts & recreationArtsHistory, geographic treatment, biographyAsiaChinese and Korean ArtKorean Art
LCC
NX584.6 .A1 .D53Fine ArtsArts in generalArts in generalHistory of the arts

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