Earth Fire Soul

by National Museum of Korea
Earth Fire Soul
  • ISBN-13: 9781635190106
  • Author(s): National Museum of Korea
  • Subject: Photography & photographs
  • Publisher: Kodansha Europe Head Office
  • Imprint: Kong & Park
  • Publication Date: 20-09-2018
  • Format: p/b

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The ceramic art of Korea stretches back to prehistory when simple brown wares were made and decorated with geometrical incisions. Potters were influenced by ideas and techniques from China and go on to produce their own highly sought-after works, including grey stoneware, celadons or greenware, buncheong ware and white porcelain. The National Museum of Korea collection is world-famous and of great importance in the world of ceramic art. This book catalogues the best and most representative items in the collection.
About the book

The ceramic art of Korea stretches back to prehistory when simple brown wares were made and decorated with geometrical incisions. Potters were influenced by ideas and techniques from China and go on to produce their own highly sought-after works, including grey stoneware, celadons or greenware, buncheong ware and white porcelain. The National Museum of Korea collection is world-famous and of great importance in the world of ceramic art. This book catalogues the best and most representative items in the collection.