Likeness and legacy in Korean portraiture

Abstract

"This important book examines the history, significance, and process of official portrait making during Korea's Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). It highlights pieces in the collection of the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, including eight exquisite draft portraits of Bunmu meritorious officials made in 1751. Texts by prominent scholars discuss the complex philosophies and delicate techniques in the art of portrait making. The book also features the work of celebrated contemporary artists, including Yun Suknam and Do Ho Suh, to demonstrate that portraiture still thrives in Korea today. With more than 100 stunning photos, Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture is the ultimate guide to this specialized art form and its history"--

Contents

Sketching legacy : Korean portraiture at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco / Hyonjeong Kim Han -- Official portraits and the political functions / Soomi Lee -- Bunmu gongsin, the last meritorious officials of the Joseon dynasty / Kyungku Lee -- Beyond portraiture : new approaches to identity in contemporary Korean and American art / Robyn Asleson -- Catalogue of selected works -- The process of making a portrait in the Joseon dynasty.