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| The Online Gallery
of Korean Arts and Handicrafts |
Antique
Alive presents exquisite works of art created by illustrious Korean master
artists
who are revitalizing Asian artistic traditions, which have been bequeathed
through the generations for millennia.
Korean artisans have made distinguished aesthetic achievements in Asian
traditional art by demonstrating a demure, natural beauty with the least
artificiality
within elegant, graceful forms. Antique Alive provides a rare opportunity
for visitors
to appreciate the magnificence of these historical and cultural artifacts
reborn for modern living spaces and lifestyles.
Begin a breathtaking journey into the past with Antique Alive,
and bring the beauty of yesterday into your home today! |
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The color of the autumn sky right after a heavy rain
shower is recreated on earth through Goryeo
celadon ceramic ware. Potters from the Goryeo
Dynasty (918-1392) tinted their earthen works with
a piece of the clear autumn sky, demurely revealed
through dark clouds after a heavy rainfall. The
mysterious bluish-green color of celadon ware
defies any man-made dye. It is the epitome of
natural beauty that cannot be acquired from any
scientific color combination using modern
technology... more |
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Celadon
Vase Inlaid
with Lotus Flowers
and Arabesque Designs |
This
vase adopts an unusual
inversed inlay technique,
using black clay to fill the
background instead of the
design. The lotus flowers and
arabesque design drawn in
soft, graceful curves and filling
the whole body appear so alive,
as if they might grow out of the
mouth of this celadon vase
at any moment... more |
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| Today's Korean Traditional Music |
Korean traditional music quoted as “the sound that baptizes your soul” is distinguished from other Asian or Western music by its unique tempo distribution, warm and soft tone color, calm and meditative character, and spontaneous creativity in folk music.
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| Essays
on Korean Arts and Handicrafts |
These
essays provide resources and in-depth information about Korean Handicrafts
and arts,
including historical backgrounds and details of techniques and designs,
as well as
the poignant life stories of the master artists. |
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