Hanbok: Timeless Fashion Tradition (Korea Essentials)

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Literary Nonfiction. East Asia Studies. Asian American Studies. Hanbok embodies many of the social and aesthetic values of the Korean people. In accordance with the emphasis on social harmony found in Confucian philosophy, the choice of hanbok varied depending on one's position in society. Its beautifully flowing lines and harmonious color schemes are important aesthetic values found in Korean art. Hanbok is increasingly emerging into the spotlight following the popularity of Korean television dramas, which are often set in the past, and also through efforts to promote hanbok on the global stage. Renowned fashion designers around the world have taken note of hanbok and have incorporated its elements into their own work. This book will examine the origins, history, and the unique characteristics of hanbok and its contemporary standing. Review: Great for fashion history - This is a nice little book (almost a pocket size volume). It contains information compiled from volumes of Koreana (also listed on desertcart). It doesn't really contain any information on the construction of hanbok, but it does have a reasonably detailed little history, with information about the forms, color schemes, and symbolism in hanbok. It also goes over what kinds of hanbok were worn by different social classes historically, and contemporary hanbok and its influence in fashion internationally. Overall, it's a very interesting book, and certainly still helpful for anyone who plans on buying or making one, even if it doesn't tell you how to do it. Review: Beautiful book! Small but very clear and detailed look ... - Beautiful book! Small but very clear and detailed look on the timeline , history, and the underlying symbolisms in Traditional Korean clothing. Amazing! This book is also good as a reference for those interested in fashion, history, and or culture. I feel I learnt a lot. It talks about the changes and development that Hanbok went through, internal influences, external influences and the general social dynamics and changes that took place on the Korean Peninsula as time moved forward.