Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context (1950 - Now)

Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context (1950 - Now) by Jung-Sil Lee and Dong-Yeon Koh includes over 120 full-colour images throughout. This vividly illustrated, in-depth, and up-to-date introduction to the world of Korean art spans from 1950 to the present day.

The book covers a range of topics such as:

• Historical, political, and social contexts in Korea, from the military dictatorship through the post-Olympics period to the digital age;
• Major artistic movements, including Modernist, Avant Garde Dansaekhwa, Minjung Misul, Hangukhwa, Sogroup undong, Pop Art, Feminist art, Media art, and Postmodern art;
• Key forms, ranging from traditional ink painting to western style painting, print, photography, sculpture, public art, metal art, architecture, installation, performance, and digital art;
• Artistic institutions, from established galleries, museums, and the art market to artists' collectives and alternative spaces;
• Globalization and global contexts, including Korean-American, Korean diaspora, and Korean adopted artists.

With an appendix of key art institutions, major exhibitions, and important artists, this book serves as an essential introduction and reference guide to Korean art and its global impact.