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Symbols of identity : Korean ceramics from the collection of Chester and Wanda Chang

Title
Symbols of identity : Korean ceramics from the collection of Chester and Wanda Chang / Christopher Lotis and Michel D. Lee.
Author
Lotis, Christopher J. (Christopher Josef), 1977-
Publication
  • Washington, DC : Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution, [2011]
  • ©2011

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Additional Authors
  • Lee, Michel D. (Michel Dong), 1980-
  • Taylor, Paul Michael, 1953-
  • National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Asian Cultural History Program.
Description
125 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits; 28 cm
Summary
"The Korean ceramics featured in this catalogue span from the unglazed earthenware of the earliest kingdoms (Three Kingdoms/United Silla), to the elegant celadon and stoneware pottery of the Goryeo dynasty, to the graceful porcelains and buncheong ware of the Joseon dynasty. As cultural artifacts, they symbolize the spirit of the times in which they were created. As part of a modern private collection, they are a meaningful reflection of self identity. As a Korean American, Chester Chang has a passionate connection to his collection of Korean art and artifacts. The ceramics in this catalogue are a composite of his acquisitions over the years as well as those passed down from his family. In describing why he enjoys collecting, Chang explains, "I collect and share, therefore I am."" -- Back cover.
Alternative Title
Korean ceramics from the collection of Chester and Wanda Chang
Subject
  • Chang, Chester, 1939- > Art collections > Catalogs
  • Chang, Wanda > Art collections > Catalogs
  • Chang, Wanda
  • Chang, Chester, 1939-
  • Pottery, Korean > Catalogs
  • Pottery > Private collections > California > Santa Monica > Catalogs
  • Art > Private collections
  • Pottery, Korean
  • Pottery > Private collections
  • California > Santa Monica
Genre/Form
Catalogs.
Note
  • Foreword by Paul Michael Taylor.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 17).
Contents
Symbols of identity. The Chang collection ; The practice of collecting ; Thermoluminescence testing ; The ceramic catalogue ; References -- About the catalogue -- Three kingdoms/unified Silla -- Goryeo dynasty -- Joseon dynasty.
Call Number
JQF 22-641
ISBN
  • 9780972455718
  • 097245571X
LCCN
2011395965
OCLC
703907020
Author
Lotis, Christopher J. (Christopher Josef), 1977- author.
Title
Symbols of identity : Korean ceramics from the collection of Chester and Wanda Chang / Christopher Lotis and Michel D. Lee.
Publisher
Washington, DC : Asian Cultural History Program, Smithsonian Institution, [2011]
Copyright Date
©2011
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 17).
Added Author
Lee, Michel D. (Michel Dong), 1980- author.
Taylor, Paul Michael, 1953- writer of foreword.
National Museum of Natural History (U.S.). Asian Cultural History Program.
Research Call Number
JQF 22-641
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