Humor in Korean Buddhist Paintings
320pp｜248 x 176mm｜March 2010
Humor in Korean Buddhist Paintings
Jungseo Gwon
320pp｜248 x 176mm｜March 2010
A unique characteristic that can be found only in Korean Buddhist temples, not those in Japan, China and India, is “humor.” The author finds humor and wit in every nook and corner of temple architecture, carvings and paintings, and also in Buddhist legends and paintings. Based on Korean culture, customs and way of life, he tells of the humor, wit and warmth of the ancestors in all Buddhist art pieces.
*Woobang Kang, the eminent Korean art historian, praised this book commenting that it opens new horizons in the field of Korean Buddhist arts.
*Received the Grand Prize of the Best Buddhist Publication in 2010
*Includes 260 illustrations
Jungseo Gwon
He is both an art scholar and writer. As a professional commentator on Korean culture, he travels all around the country.