The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods : : History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons / / Kim Tae-gon.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Amsterdam University Press Complete eBook-Package 2018
• VerfasserIn: Tae-gon, Kim,
• MitwirkendeR: Han, Christina,; Tae-Gon, Kim,; Yong-Suk, Bak,
• Place / Publishing House: Amsterdam : : Amsterdam University Press, , [2018]; ©2018
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Language: English
• Series: Renaissance Books Korean Literature Series
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (176 p.)
• Other title: Frontmatter --; Contents --; Translator’s Preface --; List of Figures --; List of Plates --; Introduction. VISIONS, IMAGES, PERFORMANCE: UNDERSTANDING KOREAN SHAMAN ART --; Chapter 1. Reflections on Shaman God Paintings and Shamanism --; Chapter 2. The Shaman God Painting as an Icon and Its Artistic Qualities --; IMAGES OF KOREAN SHAMAN GODS --; Glossary of Terms
• Format: Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
• ISBN: 9781898823780; 9783110606720
• DOI: 10.1515/9781898823780?locatt=mode:legacy
• Access: restricted access
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: Kim Tae-gon.

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.