Joseon's Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor (Korea Essentials)

The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: royal palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Standing in the heart of Seoul, the five royal palaces are more than just buildings; they are architectural expressions of Joseon society and its ruling philosophy. The royal tombs-forty final resting places of Joseon kings and queens-are unique in their completeness. Finally, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are unequalled in their r.;Intro -- CONTENTS -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER ONE GYEONGBOKGUNG: THE FIRST PALACE -- CHAPTER TWO A TOUR OF GYEONGBOKGUNG -- CHAPTER THREE THE OTHER FOUR PALACES -- CHAPTER FOUR ROYAL TOMBS: ENDURING SPLENDOR OF JOSEON -- CHAPTER FIVE ROYAL FUNERAL PROCESSIONS -- CHAPTER SIX REPRESENTATIVE JOSEON TOMBS -- CHAPTER SEVEN JOSEON WANGJO SILLOK: MASTERPIECE OF HISTORY -- CHAPTER EIGHT PRESERVATION EFFORTS -- CHAPTER NINE DIGITAL ERA BRINGS ANNALS TO LIFE -- APPENDIX. This work examines the unique characteristics of the Hangeul writing system and its impact on Korean society. The first chapter looks at why Hangeul is regarded by so many scholars as the worldʹs preeminent writing system. The second chapter looks at the structure of the alphabet, examining the linguistic and philosophical concepts that underlie the system. The third chapter explains the historical process by which Hangeul was invented, while the fourth chapter provides an in-depth look at King Sejong the Great, the monarch widely credited with the creation of the writing system. The fifth chapter canvasses the subsequent development of the alphabet over the ensuing centuries and its impact on Korean culture and society, while the sixth chapter looks at how Hangeul has helped promote the use of information technology in Korea. The final chapter looks at how Hangeul inspires Korean culture and arts, including genres such as fashion and dance The Joseon dynasty ruled Korea for over half a millennium, bequeathing to Korea a considerable cultural heritage. This book will examine three of the better-known areas of Joseon cultural heritage: royal palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. Standing in the heart of Seoul, the five royal palaces are more than just buildings; they are architectural expressions of Joseon society and its ruling philosophy. The royal tombs—forty final resting places of Joseon kings and queens—are unique in their completeness. Finally, the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty are unequalled in their richness as a source of historical and cultural information about Korean history. Each of these treasures, deeply imbued with Joseon's Confucian culture, reveals unique aspects about the kingdom and its legacy. One Step Closer To Nature -- Genres Of Korean Music -- Pansori -- Samulnori -- History Of Korean Music -- Musicians -- National Gugak Center. [writers, Robert Koehler, Byeon Ji-yeon ; Editor, Lee Jin-hyuk]. Compiled, Edited And Supplemented From Articles In Koreana, Vol. 8, No. 3, Autumn 1994, Vol. 12, No. 4, Winter 1998. The Content Of This Series Is Based On The Material Published In Koreana, The Korea Foundation's Full-color Quarterly Featuring In-depth Coverage Of Various Aspects Of Korea's Cultural Themes--cover Flap. 2011 Series--page 3 Of Cover. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [106]-107) And Discography (p. 108-109). CONTENTS 5 INTRODUCTION 7 CHAPTER ONE GYEONGBOKGUNG: THE FIRST PALACE 11 CHAPTER TWO A TOUR OF GYEONGBOKGUNG 25 CHAPTER THREE THE OTHER FOUR PALACES 39 CHAPTER FOUR ROYAL TOMBS: ENDURING SPLENDOR OF JOSEON 57 CHAPTER FIVE ROYAL FUNERAL PROCESSIONS 73 CHAPTER SIX REPRESENTATIVE JOSEON TOMBS 81 CHAPTER SEVEN JOSEON WANGJO SILLOK: MASTERPIECE OF HISTORY 87 CHAPTER EIGHT PRESERVATION EFFORTS 97 CHAPTER NINE DIGITAL ERA BRINGS ANNALS TO LIFE 103 APPENDIX 112 [writer, Robert Koehler ; Editor, Kim Eugene ; Copy Editor, Colin A. Mouat ; Designer, Min So-young]. The Content Of This Series Is Based On The Material Published In Koreana, The Korea Foundation's Full-color Quarterly ...--front Flap. A look at the glorious culture, history, and spirit of the Joseon Dynasty through palaces, royal tombs, and the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, the treasured vestiges of the Joseon kings.