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Early Korean Art and Culture
This book highlights the unique traits of Korean culture reflected in the murals of Koguryo tombs. It also underscores the cultural and ideological foundations of Koguryo. For instance, the architectural and artistic similarities we find in the comparison of Koguryo tombs and Parhae tombs demonstrate the two kingdoms' historical connection, more specifically, Parhae's continuation of Koguryo culture. Of the three kingdoms, Koguryo was the largest in size, possessing the land of present-day Manchuria and North Korea. It was upon this foundation of three kingdoms that Unified Silla, Koryo, Choson, and modern-day Korea was built. This book brings to light not only the unique features of Koguryo culture and tomb art but also the differences from their Chinese counterpart. Koguryo tomb murals serve as an invaluable source of information for studying Korea's ancient art as well as Koguryo's advancements in politics, architecture, art and performing art. On the whole, it marks an important development in the art history of ancient East Asia. Northeast Asian History Foundation in Korean selected this book as an excellent overseas publication. Order Form

Early Korean Art and Culture


Korean Influence on Chinese Culture
It is generally thought that mostly China influenced Korean history and culture. However, influence by Korean people on Chinese history and culture are not recognized well. This book records the Korean historical figures who made contributions to China. The culture of East Asia was established through the concerted efforts of China and Korea together. Order Form

Korean Influence on Chinese Culture


Modern Korean Thinkers
There is a scholarly misconception in the West and even in Korea, which considers Korean thought to be an imitation of Chinese thought of Westernized Japanese thought. This misconception would almost always accompany the inability understanding of the value and details of Korean thought. The author clarifies that Sonbi thought already existed before Korea was influenced by Chinese thoughts and it was rooted in Korean traditional ideas such as Tangun and Hwarang which shaped the thoughts of 500 years of the Choson dynasty. The author discusses how Korean thinkers in modern times have developed the thoughts of classical scholars into Neo-Sonbi which harmonized in itself ideas of enlightenment, independence, freedom and equality. In addition, the author highlights that there were many Christians among these Neo-Sonbi scholars. Order Form

Modern Korean Thinkers




Korean Folk Tales
Korea's unique culture is best explained and understood through its great wealth of folk tales. Embedded in these stores are expressions of the people's gentle nature, their dreams and humour, their ethics and spiritual beliefs, their artistic and romantic ideas. An appreciation of these stories will help the reader to understand the Korean consciousness. The twenty stories presented in this collection represent a variety of subjects and forms. They are selected for their universal appeal and the simplicity with which they relate moral lessons and the spiritual vision of the Korean people. In presenting these stories in English, the authors hope to share them with all children who read English, regardless of their ethnic origin. They also hope this publication will contribute to the growing body of multicultural literature in North America. Young people who grow up in technologically advanced societies appear, at times, to be overly concerned with material wants and personal gratification, thus losing sight of the communal and spiritual dimensions of life. The authors believe an exposure to the ethical values and behavioural models presented in many of these stories may encourage them to seek a more enriching meaning to life. Sponsored by the Society for Korean and Related Studies, this publication is financially supported by the Ministry of Citizenship and culture of the Government of Ontario. Written with Shiu L. Kong and Ruth W. Yu. Order Form

Korean Folk Tales