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2 results in Renaissance Books Korean Literature Series

A Unique Banchado
  • The Documentary Painting of King Jeongjo's Royal Procession to Hwaseong in 1795
  • Han Young-woo
  • Translated by Chung Eunsung
  • Published by:
    Amsterdam University Press
    Published online:
    18 November 2023
    Print publication:
    01 April 2017
  • Fully illustrated in colour, here is the first introduction in English to one of Korea's outstanding cultural assets - the banchado ('painting of the order of guests at a royal event') - relating to all those taking part (1800 people) in the eight-day royal procession to Hwaseong (Gyeonggi Province) organized by King Jeongjo in 1795 for the dual purpose of visiting his father's tomb and celebrating his mother's sixtieth birthday. The banchado is a fine example of the meticulous record-keeping of the period (known as uigwe - the subject-matter of this book being known as the Wonhaeng eulmyo jeongni uigwe) and the skills of the court artists at that time. In addition to the banchado illustrations, the Wonhaeng eulmyo jeongni uigwe contains extensive lists of all the participants in the procession, details of the workers and technicians involved, including their duties and wages. It even includes the different foods offered at meal-times, the quantity of ingredients and the costs. The author provides a full analysis of the context, planning, execution and significance of the event.

The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods
  • History, Relevance and Role as Religious Icons
  • Kim Tae-gon
  • Translated by Christina Han
  • Published by:
    Amsterdam University Press
    Published online:
    30 April 2022
    Print publication:
    01 June 2018
  • 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’ by Bak Yong-suk, both distinguished authorities in the study of Korean shamanism, The Paintings of Korean Shaman Gods offers a very accessible introduction to understanding Korean shamanism and its art. Its broad appeal will be welcomed by both specialists and generalists in the fields of Asian studies, art history and cultural and religious studies.