The Space Between: The Modern in Korean Art

This book explores the evolution of modern Korean art, detailing the significant influences and transformations that shaped its contemporary landscape. The Space Between: The Modern in Korean Art provides valuable insights.

This richly illustrated volume features over 130 artworks, including many previously unpublished pieces, making it essential for anyone looking to understand modern art in Korea. The Space Between: The Modern in Korean Art delves into the generative period of Korean art, exploring the transition from traditional forms to contemporary expressions. This comprehensive examination highlights how Korean artists navigated their identities and national sentiments during a time marked by the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War.

Organized into five distinct categories, the book provides a structured approach to understanding the evolution of modern Korean art. The sections include 'The Modern Encounter,' which discusses the significant foreign influences that began to shape Korean art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 'The Modern Response' examines how these influences were either embraced or rejected by local artists, while 'The Pageantry of the New Woman (Sinyeoseong) Movement' sheds light on the modern attitudes of women artists during this transformative era.

As the narrative unfolds, The Space Between also addresses the introduction of new media such as photography and sculpture, which played a key role in defining modern Korean art. By the conclusion, the book sets the stage for the contemporary art scene in Korea, reflecting on how the aftermath of the Korean War and the influence of American abstract art shaped the future of artistic expression in the region.