Never before translated into English, this official history of the reign of King T'aejo--founder of Korea's illustrious Chosŏn dynasty (1392-1910 CE)--is a unique resource for reconstructing life in late-fourteenth-century Korea. It includes a wealth of detail not just about politics and war but also religion, astronomy, and the arts.

The Annals of King T'aejo

'Everyday Life in Joseon-Era Korea' shows how the momentous changes of the time transformed the lives of the common people. In 23 concise chapters, the book covers topics ranging from agriculture, commerce, and mining to education, marriage, and food culture. It examines how both the spread of Neo-Confucianism in the early Joseon period and its decline from the 17th century impacted economic and social life. The book also demonstrates that much of what is thought of as ancient Korean tradition actually developed in the Joseon period. Chapters in this book discuss how customs such as ancestor worship, the use of genealogies, and foods such as kimchi all originated or became widespread in this era.

Everyday Life in Joseon-Era Korea

Excerpt from Choson, the Land of the Morning Calm: A Sketch of Korea NE evening in August, 1883, I found myself arriving in Tokio, after a journey into the interior of Japan. The thousand lights and lanterns of the great city, as I sped through its miles of streets in a jinrikisha, never seemed so brilliant nor so welcoming before. I felt I had reached home. Of leaving it, of sailing for America, I had at that moment about as much idea as you have, good reader, of set ting out to-morrow for Kamchatka. Coming events east no shadows before them; for all was one vast shadow, - night. Four days from that time I was on the broad Pacific with the Korean Special Mission to the United States, and a little more than two weeks later I entered my native land as a foreigner. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Chosön, the Land of the Morning Calm

The Origins of the Choson Dynasty provides an exhaustive analysis of the structure and composition of Korea's central officialdom during the transition from the Koryo dynasty (918-1392) to the Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and offers a new interpretation of the history of traditional Korea.

The Origins of the Choson Dynasty

John Mahelm Berry Sill's role as the American Minister to Korea (1894-1897) is one of controversy. He has been described as weak, ineffective, and reluctant by some and as independent, proactive, and alert by others, depending on the researcher. He served during an extremely turbulent period of Korean history, a span of time that encompassed the Sino-Japanese War, the Gabo Reforms, the murder of the Korean queen, and King Gojong's subsequent refuge in the Russian legation. While this book does utilize some diplomatic despatches, it generally relies upon the personal correspondences between the Sills in Korea and their family in the United States. These letters provide a candid view of life in not only the American community in Seoul, but also in the Russian legation, where King Gojong and the crown prince sought refuge following the murder of Queen Min. The letters also give evidence of the rumors and speculation that plagued the daily lives of not only the Western community in Seoul but the Korean community as well.

Letters from Joseon

The Joseon dynasty left a substantial legacy for modern Korea, influencing contemporary etiquette, cultural norms, and societal attitudes. This book intends to survey the artistic production of the world's longest-ruling Confucian dynasty, which reigned on the Korean peninsula from 1392 to 1910.

Treasures from Korea

Art of the Korean Renaissance, 1400-1600

Opening of the Korean Co turne through the Age Exhibition Clothing of the Three Kingdoms Period Clothing in the Unified Sill a and Goryeo Periods Clothing of the Joseon Period Contemporary Life and Hanbok

Korean Costumes through the Ages

Art. Asian & Asian American Studies. History. The court paintings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) were artwork created for the appreciation of the king, his family, and high-ranking officials. The type of the court paintings hardly deviated from those pieces created for the common people; in essence, court painters did not adhere to any particular genre, though pictorial style would vary over time. Unlike pieces created for the general public, however, court paintings served a more speci c function than those done outside the palace. One of the major functions of Joseon court paintings was education. Pictures of significant moments of history were used to help the king and prince learn from the past and cultivate a heightened sense of morality and leadership. Another crucial function of court paintings was both the documentation and conservation of the visual culture of the eras in which they were created. During the Joseon Dynasty, a period whose philosophical foundation rested on Confucian ideals, images played an essential role in the efficient management of the state. The Joseon court paintings are the pinnacle of contemporary artwork of their time, produced by anonymous court painters to meet the tastes of the commissioners while abiding by past customs.

Court Paintings from the Joseon Dynasty

This dissertation, "The Joseon Fine Art Exhibition Under Japanese Colonial Rule" by 이윤영, Yoon Yung, Lee, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: At the turn of the twentieth century, as Japan expanded its territory by colonizing other Asian nations, the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty was signed in 1910 and Korea lost its sovereignty. In political turmoil, the formation of national and cultural identity was constantly challenged, and the struggle was not argued in words alone. It was also embedded in various types of visual cultures, with narratives changing under the shifting political climate. This thesis focuses on paintings exhibited in the Joseon Mijeon (조선미술전람회 The Joseon Fine Art Exhibition) (1922-1944), which was supervised by the Japanese colonial government and dominated, in the beginning, by Japanese artists and jurors. By closely examining paintings of 'local color (향토색)' and 'provincial color (지방색), ' which emphasized the essence of a "Korean" culture that accentuated its Otherness based on cultural stereotypes, the thesis explores how representations of Korea both differentiated it from Japan and characterized its relationship with the West. In order to legitimize its colonial rule, politically driven ideologies of pan-Asianism (the pursuit of a unified Asia) and Japanese Orientalism (the imperialistic perception of the rest of Asia) were evident in the state-approved arts. The thesis explores how the tension of modern Japan as both promoting an egalitarian Asia and asserting its superiority within Asia was shown in the popular images that circulated in the form of postcards, manga, magazine illustrations, and more importantly in paintings. Moreover, this project examines both the artists who actively submitted works to the Joseon Mijeon and the group of artists who opposed the Joseon Mijeon and worked outside of the state-approved system to consider the complexity of responses by artists who sought to be both modern and Korean under Japanese colonial rule. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5177357 Subjects: Art, Korean - 20th century - Exhibitions Art, Japanese - 1868- - Exhibitions

The Joseon Fine Art Exhibition Under Japanese Colonial Rule

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 55. Chapters: Ahn Bang-jun, Choe Bu, Choi Ik-hyun, Choi Myung-Kil, Cho Shik, Gil Jae, Heo Gyun, Heo Jeok, Heo Mok, Heo Nanseolheon, Hong Woo-won, Hwang Jini, Jang Hyungwang, Jeong Cheol, Jeong gu, Jeong In-ji, Jeong Yak-yong, Jo Gwang-jo, Kim Hyo-won, Kim Ikhun, Kim Ja-jeom, Kim jang-saeng, Kim Jeong-hui, Kim Jip, Kim Jong-jik, Kim Seok-ju, Kim Yuk, Kwon Geun, Kwon Sang-ha, Lee San-hae, Pak Je-ga, Park Ji-won, Prince Yangnyeong, Ryu Sun-jeong, Seongho Yi Ik, Seong Hon, Seong Hui-ahn, Seong Sam-mun, Seo Gyeong-deok, Shim Eui-gyeom, Shin Saimdang, Song Ik-phil, Song Jun-gil, Song Siyeol, Uhwudong, Uisun, Yi Gi, Yi Gwang-sik, Yi Hwang, Yi Insang, Yi Seo-woo, Yi Su-gwang, Yi Su-hyung, Yun Doo-su, Yun Geun-su, Yun Hyu, Yun Jeung, Yun Seondo, Yu Deuk-gong, Yu Gam-dong, Yu Hyeong-won. Excerpt: Choe Bu (1454-1504) was a Korean official during the early Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). He is most well known for the account of his shipwrecked travels in China from February to July 1488, during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). He was eventually banished from the Joseon court in 1498 and executed in 1504 during two political purges. However, in 1506 he was exonerated and given posthumous honors by the Joseon court. Choe's diary accounts of his travels in China became widely printed in the 16th century in both Korea and Japan. Modern historians also utilize his written works, since his travel diary provides a unique outsider's perspective on Chinese culture in the 15th century and valuable information on China's cities and regional differences. The attitudes and opinions expressed in his writing represent in part the standpoints and views of the 15th century Confucian Korean literati, who viewed Chinese culture as compatible with and similar to their own. His description of cities, people, customs, cuisines, and maritime commerce along China's...

Joseon Dynasty Writers

This book is an easy-to-read general introduction to how Buddhism developed and spread to Korea. The author traces Buddhism's profound influence in China, Japan and Southeast Asia as well as in Korea and how it contributes to the cultural interaction of East and West today.

Interior Space and Furniture of Joseon Upper-class Houses

The Joseon Dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910, is a significant chapter in Korean history characterized by its enduring cultural and political legacy. With a strong emphasis on Confucianism, the dynasty fostered intellectual growth, established a centralized bureaucracy, and implemented various administrative reforms. Joseon also saw remarkable advancements in art, science, and literature, including the invention of the Korean script Hangul. While the dynasty faced external threats, such as Japanese invasions and Manchu incursions, it managed to maintain its sovereignty for over five centuries, leaving a profound impact on modern-day Korea's identity and heritage.

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