This booklet was never sold. A copy was given to all military and civilian personnel. The cover is very attractive and the booklet offers much information, plus a lot of historic black and white photographs throughout. Topics include the unique command structure of Korea; ROK-U.S. status of forces agreement; military components stationed in Korea; training; Panmunjom;the history of the Land of Morning Calm; the Korean War; the Katusus; the Korean Army; geography and climate; the Korean people; post=war accomplishments and more. Booklet measures 7-3.4" x 10" and has 81 pristien pages. View More...
Publisher:
Columbus, Ohio, Divisions of Art Gallery Ohio State University : 1969
Seller ID: 3778
A rather scarce catalog of unique interest, as Korean ceramics are not covered as extensively as those from Japan and China. The catalog is clean and tightly bound with no names or writing. Faults include a loss of color to upper side edge (blue area), toning to plain back cover and a light water stain to margin of first picture. Catalog was published to accompany an exhibit which was shown from Feb. 9 to March 9, 1969. Text includes map of Korea, general characteristics of Korean ceramics, prehistoric examples, the Three Kingdoms, United Silla, Koryo, and Yi Dynasty. Catalog includes 143 it... View More...
Crisp and clean as new and a very nice program with art and photos and a lot of color. The Korea Gallery joined the Smithsonian in May and June of 2007. The events and performances included a children's art festival, a chamber music series, Asian Pacific arts and crafts, Lee Yung Hee Hanbok Collection; Korean Dance Company, Korean music, and a youth orchestra.There were also lectures and symposia: Adeventure! Justice! Magic! The Legend of Hong Kil Dong; The Sejong Society Lectures; U.S./Korea 125 Years of Friendship; and an evening with a Korean poet. The program book is pristine with no name... View More...
Very clean and tightly bound journal with just a tiny tear to top of spine which I reglued and is holding well. This is a heavy magazine measuring 8-3/4" x 12" pronted on substantial paper. No numbering of pages, but they measure 1/2" thick. Articles include: The Bronze culture of Korea; The Life and Art of Kim Hong-do; The Influence of Baekje on Ancient Japan; The Architectural Theories and Planning Concepts of Seongyojang; Goryeo Celadon in Japan; and A Prospective on the History of Korean Portrait Painting. Nicely illustrated -- a very sophisticated publication. English language. View More...
