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Book Synopsis: Shamans walking on knives, fairies riding on clouds, kings with dragon mounts: They are gods and they are paper images. Some are repulsed and unsettled by shaman paintings, some cannot stop collecting them, and some use them as sites of veneration. Laurel Kendall, Jongsung Yang, and Yul Soo Yoon explore what it is that makes a Korean shaman painting magical or sacred. How does a picture carry the trace of a god and can it ever be “just a painting” again? How have shaman paintings been revalued as art? Do artfulness and magic ever intersect? Does it matter, as a matter of market value, that the painting was once a sacred thing? Navigating the journey shaman paintings make from painters’ studios to shaman shrines to private collections and museums, the three authors deftly traverse the borderland between scholarly interests in the material dimension of religious practice and the circulation of art. Illustrated with sixty images in color and black and white, the book offers a new vantage point on “the social life of things.” This is not a story of a collecting West and a disposing rest; the primary collectors and commentators on Korean shaman paintings are South Koreans re-imagining their own past in light of their own modernist sensibility. It is a tale told with an awareness of both recent South Korean history and the problematic question of how the paintings are understood by different South Korean actors, most particularly the shamans and collectors who share a common language and sometimes meet face-to-face.
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Discover the enchanting world of Korean shaman paintings with our compelling book, "God Pictures in Korean Contexts: The Ownership and Meaning of Shaman Paintings"! Embark on a journey that explores the mystical allure and sacred significance of these captivating artworks. Delve into the deeper question of whether these paintings can ever be "just a painting" again, or if they forever carry the trace of a god.
With the expertise of Laurel Kendall, Jongsung Yang, and Yul Soo Yoon, this book takes you on a fascinating exploration of the intersection between artfulness and magic. Gain a new perspective on the revaluation of shaman paintings as art and their journey from painters’ studios to shaman shrines, private collections, and museums. With sixty images in color and black and white, immerse yourself in the beauty and symbolism of these divine creations.
This is not just a story of art collecting; it is a tale deeply rooted in South Korean history and the evolving perceptions of shamans and collectors. As a matter of market value, the fact that these paintings were once sacred adds an extra layer of intrigue and significance. Engage with this thought-provoking narrative that captures the essence of a nation reimagining its past through modernist sensibilities.
Are you ready to delve into the enthralling world of Korean shaman paintings? Order your copy of "God Pictures in Korean Contexts" today and uncover the compelling insights that await. Embrace the rich cultural heritage of Korea and embrace the mystical allure of these captivating artworks. Order Now
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