Interpreting Modernism in Korean Art: Fluidity and Fragmentation

This book explores the development of national emblems, photographic portraiture, oil painting, world expositions, modern spaces for art exhibitions, university programs of visual arts, and other agencies of modern art in Korea, providing a comparative perspective on Asian modernism and shedding light on Asian reception of and response to European and North American Orientalism and exoticism.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate development of national emblems, photographic portraiture, oil painting, world expositions, modern spaces for art exhibitions, university programs of visual arts, and other agencies of modern art in Korea. As there are limited English-language resources on modern art in Korea, this book stands as a pivotal and authoritative work, offering a comparative perspective on Asian modernism, encompassing Japan, China, and India. Moreover, these essays shed valuable light on the Asian reception and response to the Orientalism and exoticism prevalent in Europe and North America during the early twentieth century.

The book appeals to scholars engaged in the fields of art history, the history of Asia, Asian studies, colonialism, nationalism, and cultural identity. It offers a rich tapestry of insights and perspectives, enriching our understanding of the artistic landscape of Korea and its place within the broader context of Asian modernism.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032102214