| Description |
159 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Korean culture series ; 10
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Korean culture series (Elizabeth, N.J.)
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| Note |
Translation of: Hanʼguk ŭi chŏntʻong yŏnhŭi. |
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Translation of: 한국의 전통연희. |
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Previous vols. in series published by Hollym, Elizabeth, NJ. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 156-159). |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Chapter 1. History -- I. Ancient times -- II. Three kingdoms period -- III. Unified Silla Period -- IV. Goryeo Dynasty -- V. Joseon Dynasty --- Chapter 2. Types and their content -- I. Acrobatic feats and stunts -- II. Magic arts -- III. Performances in animal disguises -- IV. Animal tricks -- V. Farces -- VI. Singing and dancing acts -- VII. Puppet plays. 1) The creation of Kkokdugaksi-nori - 2) The content and performing of Kkokdugaksi-nori - 3) Social awareness in the themes of Kkokdugaksi-nori -- VIII. Mask dramas. 1) The lineage and content of Korean mask dramas. a) The Bonsandae-nori lineage - b) The creation and distribution of mask dramas of the Bonsandae-nori lineage - c) The content of mask dramas of the Bonsandae-nori lineage. 2) The village exorcism lineage. a) The creation and distribution of mask dramas of the village exorcism lineage - b) The content of mask dramas of the village exorcism lineage. 3) Other mask dramas. a) Bukcheong lion mask play of Hamgyeongnam-do Province - b) The Deoboegi mask play performed by Namsadangpae. 4) Characteristics elements in traditional mask dramas - 5) Social awareness reflected in the themes of Korean mask dramas -- IX. Traditional narrative songs. 1) The creation and development of Pansori - 2) The schools of pansori - 3) The content and themes of the Pansori classics --- Chapter 3. Performers. I. Performers from hereditary Shaman families -- II. Descendents of the northern Tribes -- III. Buddhist monk performers -- IV. Performers from the western regions --V. Nomadic entertaining troupes in the late Joseon Dynasty --- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres, and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, such as puppet plays, mask dramas, and Pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the singing and dancing traditions of the ancient Korean people. It offers a detailed introduction to a variety of Korea's traditional performing arts. The book also provides references on related research sources in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, about Korea's traditional performing arts, for those with an interest in conducting in-depth research, along with featuring some 70 photographs to highlight the noteworthy characteristics of Korean performing arts. |
| Subject |
Performing arts -- Korea.
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Performing arts. |
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Korea. |
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Theater -- Korea.
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Theater. |
| Added Author |
Min Eun-young.
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Han'guk Kukche Kyoryu Chaedan.
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한국국제교류재단.
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| Added Title |
Hanʼguk ŭi chŏntʻong yŏnhŭi. English
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한국의 전통연희. English
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Chŏn, Kyŏng-uk. Hanʼguk ŭi chŏntʻong yŏnhŭi. English. Traditional performing arts of Korea. Seoul, Korea : Korea Foundation, c2008 (OCoLC)651969366 |
| ISBN |
9788986090260 |
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8986090260 |
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