Notes on Things Korean

$32.50

Notes on Things Korean is a compilation of concise and informative notes on a wide spectrum of things Korean from artistic expression to wrestling.

The notes are illustrated with numerous sketches and drawings.  Glossary headings include: Arts and Crafts, Beliefs and Customs, Games and Sports, Language and Letters, Lifestyle, Music and Dance, People, Places and Monuments, Special Days, and Miscellaneous. Meanwhile, these headings cover descriptions of traditional Korean arts, crafts, games, sports clothing, housing, and food, and explanations of the origins of certain customs and traditions. Also discussed are the significance of certain persons, places and artifacts. A bibliography and a glossary of frequently used terms are in the back of the book.

This book is for anyone interested in Korean life, thought and culture.