Yi Song-mi
Recording State Rites in Words and Images: Uigwe of Joseon Korea
Recording State Rites in Words and Images: Uigwe of Joseon Korea
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Recording State Rites in Words and Images is a beautifully illustrated, interdisciplinary look at the ceremonies and protocols of the dynastic court of Joseon Korea. It is a comprehensive study of the nearly four thousand books commissioned and written to document the customs, rituals, rules, protocols, and ceremonial practices of the Joseon dynasty. The book offers valuable insights into time-honored court customs through text and images and analyzes changes in ritual practice over time. It is the first comprehensive study of its kind in English and will serve as an inspiration to students, scholars, and anyone interested in dynastic customs, court artists, and bookmaking.
Format: Hardback
Length: 556 pages
Publication date: 05 March 2024
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Recording State Rites in Words and Images offers a captivating and interdisciplinary exploration of the ceremonies and protocols of the Joseon dynasty's dynastic court in Korea. The term uigwe, commonly translated as "royal protocols," refers to the extensive collection of nearly four thousand books commissioned and written to document the customs, rituals, rules, protocols, and ceremonial practices of the Joseon dynasty. In this beautifully illustrated book, Yi Song-mi introduces readers to the rich and diverse documentary tradition embodied in the uigwe, providing invaluable insights into time-honored court customs through text and images and analyzing changes in ritual practice over time.
This groundbreaking study, the first of its kind in English, presents groundbreaking research that offers a unique window into Korean history and art. It will be of immense interest to students, scholars, and anyone with a passion for dynastic customs, court artists, and bookmaking.
Published in association with the P.Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art at Princeton University, Recording State Rites in Words and Images is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Joseon dynasty and its cultural significance.
Weight: 2100g
Dimension: 221 x 276 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691973906
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