The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods : : History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons / / 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’ b...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Amsterdam University Press Complete eBook-Package 2018
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Place / Publishing House:Amsterdam : : Amsterdam University Press, , [2018]
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Year of Publication:2018
Language:English
Series:Renaissance Books Korean Literature Series
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Physical Description:1 online resource (176 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • 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