Recording State Rites in Words and Images
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Recording State Rites in Words and Images

Uigwe of Joseon Korea

  1. 496 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Recording State Rites in Words and Images

Uigwe of Joseon Korea

About this book

A beautifully illustrated, interdisciplinary look at the ceremonies and protocols of the dynastic court of Joseon Korea

Recording State Rites in Words and Images provides an engaging and in-depth exploration of the large corpus of court statutes compiled during the Joseon dynasty of Korea. The term uigwe, commonly translated as “royal protocols,” is the name given to the collection of nearly four thousand books that were commissioned and written to document the customs, rituals, rules, protocols, and ceremonial practices of the Joseon dynasty. In this generously illustrated book, Yi Song-mi introduces readers to the rich and varied documentary tradition embodied in the uigwe, sharing invaluable insights into time-honored court customs through text and images and analyzing changes in ritual practice over time.

The first comprehensive study of its kind in English, Recording State Rites in Words and Images presents groundbreaking research that opens a window on Korean history and art and will serve as an inspiration to students, scholars, and anyone interested in topics such as dynastic customs, court artists, and bookmaking.

Published in association with the P. Y. and Kinmay W. Tang Center for East Asian Art at Princeton University

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Preface and Acknowledgments
  5. Note to the Reader
  6. List of Illustrations of Uigwe and Related Texts
  7. List of Tables
  8. Joseon Dynastic Lineage (1392–1910)
  9. Introduction
  10. Part One: Uigwe of the Five Rites of State
  11. Part Two: Uigwe of Important State Events Other than the Five Rites-
  12. Part Three: Uigwe and Art History
  13. Summary and Conclusions
  14. Notes
  15. Glossary
  16. References
  17. Index
  18. Image Credits