This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from conservator Dr. Meejung Kim-Marandet (Amorepacific Conservator for Korean Paintings, British Museum) about Korean Pictorial Art and Korean Traditional Paper (Hanji).
This online lecture will be delivered in two sessions. The first will focus on the many forms that Korean paintings can take, such as albums, scrolls, hanging scrolls & folding screens. It will touch on the components of painting and the history of traditional scroll mounting and conservation treatment. This involves how to care for Korean paintings at the British Museum such as examining, conservation and preparing them for the Korean Collection.
The second session will cover the history of the traditional Korean paper – Hanji. This paper also plays an important role in the preservation of Korean paintings. You will learn about its characteristics, the various types of Korean paper that is used and their applications in scroll mounting.
Date: 7 October, 14 October 7-8pm, Online
Venue: Free Online Webinar
How to Apply: This is an online lecture delivered in two sessions Online lecture, Advance Booking Required. Apply here
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