BARINKA (Jaroslav) & FORMAN (Werner). Ancient Art in Kor - Lot 19

BARINKA (Jaroslav) & FORMAN (Werner). Ancient Art in Korea Paris, Artia, n.d. (circa 1965–1975). Large quarto, hardcover with illustrated dust jacket. A major work devoted to the arts of ancient Korea, from the earliest protohistoric cultures to the great dynasties that shaped the peninsula’s artistic identity. The authors present a comprehensive overview of Korean achievements in the fields of sculpture, ceramics, bronze, painting, metalwork, and religious arts. The particularly extensive illustrations reproduce masterpieces housed in major Korean museums, allowing readers to appreciate the decorative finesse of the bronzes, the elegance of the celadons, and the originality of Buddhist artworks. A fine reference work, reflecting the growing interest in Korean art in 20th-century Western publishing. Condition: a fine copy with an illustrated dust jacket.