Extended Syllabus

Course
Art History of Korea Semester 2
Title
Course
Credit 3 HIS3050
Number
Enrollment
Class Time Tue.Thr.: 1:30-2:45 PM Undergraduate students
Eligibility

Name: Kang, Heejung Homepage:

Instructor's E-mail: esvara@sogang.ac.kr Telephone: 02-705-4728

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Office: D328
Office Hours: 12:00-1:30 and 3:00-4:30 pm on Tue., Thr.

Ⅰ. Course Overview
This course will explore the visual culture of Korea from its beginnings through the twentieth
century. Throughout the course, we will develop a critical and historical understanding of
Korean culture and visual art based on analyses of important monuments of painting,
architecture, sculpture, metalwork, lacquer ware, and ceramics, as well as works in
contemporary media. Relying on various art historical methodologies such as formal analysis,
iconographical analysis, and critical theory, we will investigate how art reflects the evolution of
artistic styles and techniques, religious ideals, social and cultural values, and historical
circumstances. In addition, interdisciplinary and trans-regional approaches will be incorporated
into the traditional art historical discipline to enhance understanding of cultural transmission and
intercultural relations. Beyond current geographical boundaries and categories, artistic
interactions between Korean art and that of neighboring countries, primarily China and Japan,
will be critically examined.

⦁Evaluation
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Final
term Quizzes Presentations Projects Assignments Participation Other
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Ⅱ. Course Objectives
⦁Knowledge: To develop a detailed knowledge of the art history of Korea in particular in
relation to other countries.
⦁Skill: To analyze and interpret the ways in which the arts communicated with the periods.
⦁Attitude: To see and understand the arts of Korea in their own way of indicating their
culture. To think flexibly and comparatively about the arts.

Ⅲ. Course Format (* In detail)

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⦁ Lecture using ppt. There will be presentations of each student after Oct.
⦁ Museum visit in Sep.

Ⅳ. Course Requirements and Grading Criteria

⦁ Recommended to the students in History major.

⦁ Grading: paper1(10%)+Paper2(30%) = mid-term evaluation

Presentation(30%) + paper3(20%) + participation(10%) = final evaluation

⦁ Short paper1: We will visit the exhibition, “Through the eyes of Joseon Painters: Real Scenery
Landscapes of Korea” held at the National Museum of Korea. We will pick another day to visit,
so the attendance is not mandatory. But you should go at the other time. Write a short essay of
visual analysis based on your observation. To facilitate your analytic observation process, make
a sketch on site or take a picture of the work (if possible) and make a note of your observation
and information you can get from the museum label (title, artist, date, size, material…). Based
on your notes and sketch, write an essay. Your description should be clear and orderly, such that
it helps the reader see the object correctly in mind without viewing it. Essay in English or
Korean, either language will be fine. 2 pages max. Due date: 30/Sep.

⦁ paper2: This assignment is a summarized paper to contextualizing the artwork in Korea you
learned from previous lectures. Choose lectures of 2weeks. By using your art historical
knowledge and critical skills, summarize the contents of lectures and do further research on your
summary. Make your own visual analysis and compare with arts of other periods or nations. It is
alright to dig up more about historical context, religious and ideological background, and the
symbolic meaning and functions of the art. Include the basic information, visual analysis, and
interpretation of both works and compare them in terms of form, technique, meaning, and
function. Essay in English or Korean, either language will be fine. 5 pages max. Due date:
30/Oct.

⦁ presentation and paper3: Related paper with the presentation. Choose one of the recommended
reading materials, and summarize half of the contents. Present your summary with your own
comment. Using a ppt will be welcome. Presentation in English or Korean, either language will
be fine: for 30 m. Final Paper in English or Korean, either language also will be fine. 5 pages
max. Due date: 20/Dec.
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Ⅴ. Course Policies­
⦁ All assignments should be submitted by 10:00 pm on the due date.
⦁ Absences will only be excused in the event of an emergency, accompanied by proper
documents. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to contact your classmates for n
otes and announcements.
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Ⅵ. Materials and References

⦁ Course materials including manuscripts and files will be provided in advance. Any other
support and advice shall be provided when needed.

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⦁ Suggested Materials.
Arts of Korea, New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000.
Yi Songmi. Korean Landscape Painting, Continuity and Innovation through the Ages. Seoul:
Hollym, 2006.
Kim Youngna. Tradition, Modernity and Identity: Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea.
Seoul: Hollym, 2005.
Yoshii Hideo, “The Influence of Baekje on Ancient Japan”, Korean Art and Archeology 1
Kim Lena, “Goguryeo People Wearing Jougwan in Tnag Chinese Art”, Korean Art and
Archeology 2
Imai Atsushi, “Goryeo Celadon in Japan”, Korean Art and Archeology 1
Chung Woothak, “Identity of Goryeo Buddhist Painting”, Korean Art and Archeology 4
Jo Sunmi, “A Perspective on the History of Korean Portrait Painting”, Korean Art and
Archeology 1
Park Jeong-hye, “Court Paintings on the Crown Princes of the Joseon Dynasty”, Korean Art and
Archeology 2
Ahn Hwi-joon, “Korean Genre Paintings”, Korean Art and Archeology 3
Kwon Heangga, “King Gojong’s Portrait and the Advent of Photography of Korea”, Korean Art
and Archeology 5
강민기 외, 『클릭 한국미술사』, 예경, 2011.

Useful Resources:
1. Digital database:
Oxford Art Online: http://www.oxfordartonline.com/
Jstor (English Journals): http://www.jstor.org
RISS (Korean Journals): http://www.riss.kr/
2. Museums of Important Korean Collections
National Museum of Korea: http://www.museum.go.kr/
(You can get the digital files of Korean Art and Archeology)
National Palace Museum of Korea: http://www.gogung.go.kr
Leeum Samsumg Museum of Art: http://leeum.samsungfoundation.org
Boston Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.mfa.org
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: http://www.metmuseum.org
Cleveland Museum of Art: http://www.clevelandart.org
British Museum, London: http://www.britishmuseum.org
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: http://www.lacma.org

Ⅶ. Course Schedule (* Subject to change)

* subject to change depending on class size and in-class performance

⦁Week 1 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: . Introduction and Methodology: Important Objects and Issues of Korean Art History
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials: Best, Jonathan W. “Profile of the Korean Past.” In Arts of Korea. New York: The

Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2000, 15-38.

­ Assignments:

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 ⦁Week 2 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Culture of the Neolithic, Bronze, and Iron Ages
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 3 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Afterlife and Beliefs: Mural Paintings of Koguryŏ (37 BCE-668CE)
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):Kim Lena, “Goguryeo People Wearing Jougwan in Tnag
Chinese Art”, Korean Art and Archeology 2
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 4 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: The Art of Paekche (18BCE-660CE): Tombs and Artifacts
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials: Stevenson, Miwha, Rose E. Lee, and Sŏng-mi Yi. Fragrance of Korea: the
Ancient Gilt-bronze Incense Burner of Baekje. Seoul, Korea: The Korea Foundation, 2005.
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 5 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Kingdom of Gold: Artifacts of the Kaya (42-562) and Silla (57-668)
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings): Yoshii Hideo, “The Influence of Baekje on Ancient Japan”,
Korean Art and Archeology 1
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 6 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Buddhist Art in the Three Kingdoms (57 BCE-668 CE)
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):
Kim, Lena. “Tradition and Transformation in Korean Buddhist
Sculpture.” In Arts of Korea, edited by Chŏng, Yang-mo, and Judith G. Smith, 250-270. New
York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1998.

⦁Week 7 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:

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 ­ Topics: . The Art of the Unified (Later) Silla Period (668-935)
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 8 ( / ) mid-term week. No class.

­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 9 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Arts of the Koryŏ Dynasty 1: Sculpture, Metalwork, and Lacquerware
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings): Chung Woothak, “Identity of Goryeo Buddhist Painting”,
Korean Art and Archeology 4
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 10 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics: Arts of the Koryŏ Dynasty 2: Illustrated Manuscripts, Paintings, Celadon.
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings): Imai Atsushi, “Goryeo Celadon in Japan”, Korean Art and
Archeology 1
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 11 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:Punch’ŏng and Porcelain of the Chosǒn Dynasty
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 12 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:Art of the Early Chosŏn Period (1392-ca.1550): An Kyŏn and Paintings
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

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 ⦁Week 13 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:Art of the Mid-Chosŏn Period (ca.1550-ca. 1700): Zhe School of Painting
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 14 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:Art of the Late Chosŏn Period (ca.1700-ca. 1850): Literati Painting, True Sce
nery Painting, and Genre Painting
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings): Ahn Hwi-joon, “Korean Genre Paintings”, Korean Art and
Archeology 3
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 15 ( / )
­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:Court Art and Architecture of the Chosŏn Dynasty
­ Class Work(Methods): Lecture. Presentation of students.
­ Materials(Required Readings): Park Jeong-hye, “Court Paintings on the Crown Princes of the
Joseon Dynasty”, Korean Art and Archeology 2
Kwon Heangga, “King Gojong’s Portrait and the Advent of Photography of Korea”, Korean Art
and Archeology 5
­ Assignments:

⦁Week 16 ( / ) Final exam week. No class.

­ Learning Objectives:
­ Topics:
­ Class Work(Methods):
­ Materials(Required Readings):
­ Assignments:

Ⅷ. Special Accommodations
⦁ Learning assistants for students with special needs are welcome
- Students with special needs can be given an extension to the essay deadline

Ⅸ. Aid for the Challenged Students

⦁ If you have a disability which requires accommodation in order for you to realize your
potential in this course, please to email me of the accommodation you need. Or you can contact
SCSD (Sogang Center for Students with Disabilities: 705-7800) and/or OIA (Office of
International Affairs: 705-8118).

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⦁ All lectures are posted on the Cyber school website before or after they have been delivered.
⦁ Students with special needs can be provided with prioritized seating.
⦁ Students with special needs may record both lectures and seminar sessions.