The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design - from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creations. Showcasing the creativity, quality and beauty of Korean design, this book presents 175 remarkable objects - from lacquerware, cerarnics and embroidery to furniture and textiles spanning centuries of tradition and innovation. At its heart is jeong - a uniquely Korean concept without a direct English equivalent.
Expressed in relationships and artistic practice, jeong is revealed through attention to detail and the profound connection between maker, object end user. Written by London-based graphic designer Hyo Jung Lee, founder of the Korean Craft and Design digital platform, with essays by Teo Yang, Beth McKlllop and 1 Kathryn Hong, the volume also features a selection of specially commissioned photography by Seoul-based fashion photographer Hyunwoo Min.
Comprehensive and visually striking, this is an essential introduction to Korean craft, design and culture.
The first book to explore the full scope and beauty of Korean design - from traditional craft to celebrated contemporary creations. Showcasing the creativity, quality and beauty of Korean design, this book presents 175 remarkable objects - from lacquerware, cerarnics and embroidery to furniture and textiles spanning centuries of tradition and innovation. At its heart is jeong - a uniquely Korean concept without a direct English equivalent.
Expressed in relationships and artistic practice, jeong is revealed through attention to detail and the profound connection between maker, object end user. Written by London-based graphic designer Hyo Jung Lee, founder of the Korean Craft and Design digital platform, with essays by Teo Yang, Beth McKlllop and 1 Kathryn Hong, the volume also features a selection of specially commissioned photography by Seoul-based fashion photographer Hyunwoo Min.
Comprehensive and visually striking, this is an essential introduction to Korean craft, design and culture.