Korean Modern: The Matter of Identity: An Exploration into Modern Architecture in an East Asian Country
Peter G. Rowe, "Korean Modern: The Matter of Identity: An Exploration into Modern Architecture in an East Asian Country "
English | ISBN: 3035622612 | 2021 | 376 pages | PDF | 35 MB
English | ISBN: 3035622612 | 2021 | 376 pages | PDF | 35 MB
The development of modern architecture in Korea and, more recently, South Korea, is closely tied to the country’s dramatic transformations since the late 19th century. The authors interrogate major periods from the Late Joseon Dynasty to the vibrant democratic present, showing how architecture, by making technological and stylistic leaps, has played a important role in the construction of the nation’s identity.
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