This book describes the hanbok culture that was prevalent during the early and late Joseon Dynasty (1400s to 1800s) as a part of the Korean aesthetic and everyday norms. Each chapter comes complete with rich illustrations and detailed explanations. Hanbok describes the aesthetic ideas and cultural lives of our ancestors. The recent Korean Wave phenomenon has led to growing interest around the world for traditional hanbok. Among the different iterations of hanbok, this book focuses on hanbok during the Joseon era and goes into detail about its characteristics, providing colorful illustrations along the way. The text and drawings in this art book will speak more to beginners or average readers interested in the basic facts about hanbok and its history, more so than students of fashion design or readers with an extensive knowledge on hanbok. Grouped into familiar themes, the book is easy to read and provides clear information in an accessible way so that more readers can become familiari with hanbok. Beginning with the basic structure of hanbok, it delves into its various forms and accessories, along with mention of royal court costumes and outfits. It also describes the different kinds of hanbok worn by the different social classes during the Joseon Dynasty, thereby offering a look into the historical era of the dynasty.
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Author: 글림자 Glimja Publisher: 혜지원 Hyejiwon (2018)
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