Download or read book Korean Works of Art written by and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gold Crowns of Silla written by Lee Hansang and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gold crowns and ornaments recovered from the Gyeongju royal tombs reflect the historical circumstances of Silla in the fifth and sixth centuries, when its artistic culture flourished. The design motifs and symbols of the crowns express the aspirations and dreams that the royalty felt for the preservation of their kingdom and this style of gold crown is unique to a particular period of Silla. The book introduces the gold crowns and related articles excavated from five royal tombs: the Great Tomb at Hwangnam, Heavenly Horse Tomb, Gold Crown Tomb, Auspicious Phoenix Tomb, and Gold Bell Tomb. The descriptions are accompanied by numerous photographs and related details. In addition, three insightful essays by art history scholars are included, which explain the gold culture of Silla, the significance of Silla gold crowns, and the historical background of Silla s exceptional culture.

Download or read book Golden Splendors written by Kungnip Pangmulgwan (Korea) and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This year, we celebrate the 45th anniversary of the excavation of Hwangnamdaechong. This burial has been receiving much attention from the domestic as well as international academic world. The enormous mound and elaborate gold ornaments unearthed from it make us give full play to our imaginations. However, a lot of works still remain to be done for a systematic analysis and meticulous restoration of Silla culture."--Foreword, p.7.