Korean Buddhists Arts of the Koryŏ and Chosŏn Kingdoms

(19 May 2011)

Buddhism was introduced to the Korean peninsula in the 4th century AD, and over the next century it played a significant role in the development of arts and culture. When it comes to studies on Buddhist arts, much research has been carried out on Buddhist sculpture of the Three Kingdoms (trad. 57BC-AD668) and Unified Silla (AD 668-935) periods. It is, however, not until more recently that in-depth studies on later Buddhist paintings and sculptures have been undertaken. This workshop offers a unique and rare opportunity to learn about Korean Buddhist arts from the Koryŏ (AD 918-1392) and Chosŏn (AD 1392-1910) kingdoms. Recent research on this area will be presented by leading scholars in the field of Korean Buddhist arts: Dr Youngsook Pak will discuss paradise paintings of the Koryŏ kingdom, followed by Prof.

Jeong Eun-woo who will examine Koryŏ Buddhist sculptures. The last talk by Dr Choe will explore Buddhist paintings of the Chosŏn period.

The workshop will culminate with a viewing session of selected Korean Buddhist artworks in the British Museum led by the speakers and British Museum curators Sascha Priewe and Oh Seiyon.

Please note that due to limited space, places in the viewing session will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Provisional Programme

10am                             Introduction by Sascha Priewe

                                    (British Museum) and Charlotte Horlyck (SOAS)

10:30-10:30                    Youngsook Pak (Fellow of Korean Studies, SOAS)

11:30-11:45                    Coffee Break

11:45-12:45                    Jeong Eun-woo (Dong-A University, Pusan)

12:45-13:45                    Lunch (not provided)

13:45-14:45                    Choe Gyeong-won (Kansas University)

15:00-17:00                    Viewing Session at the British Museum

                                     (note that participants will be divided into three groups)

Registration

Registration at the conference is required of all attendees.  All participants must register by 12pm on 18 May 2011.

Registration Rate: £20  (fee includes attendance at the workshop and tea/coffee/water breaks. Due to limited space, places in the viewing session at the British Museum will be offered on a first come, first served basis).

Payment methods include:

cash

bank cheque, made payable to 'SOAS'

credit/debit card

Please do not send cash through the post.

Further information (including the registration form) visit: www.soas.ac.uk/koreanstudies/events/

Enquiries

Centres & Programmes Office: centres@soas.ac.uk or Tel: 020 7898

4892/3 or Room 479, Main Building

SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H OXG