King at the Palace
Joseon Royal Court Culture at the National Palace Museum of Korea
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Publisher Description
The Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910 lasted for 518 years. The long history and the splendid culture developed in the process have been unparalleled in world history. Many of the items left by the dynasty are recognized as world cultural heritage. We at the museum take pride in the publication of the English version of the guidebook, which will help us broaden the base of cultural collaboration with research studies worldwide.
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Foreword
Introduction
Ⅰ. Kings of the Joseon Dynasty
023 Royal Symbols
037 Recording Tradition of the Joseon Dynasty
046 Joseon: A Country Governed by Confucian Classics and Rites
054 Royal Literature
Ⅱ. Joseon Palaces
067 Architectural History of the Royal Palaces
071 Spatial Structures of the Royal Palaces
072 Guard Systems and Access to the Royal Palaces
075 Plaques of the Royal Palaces
077 Decorations of the Royal Palaces
080 Fire Preventions at the Royal Palaces
082 The Five Royal Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty
101 Modern Facilities in the Royal Palaces
Ⅲ. Royal Court Life
107 Lives of Royal Court Women
133 Royal Household Crafts
Ⅳ. State Rites of the Joseon Dynasty
151 Celebratory Rites, Garye
154 Inauspicious Rites, Hyungnye
158 Auspicious Rites, Gillye
166 Military Rites (Gullye) and the Military System of Joseon
171 Reception Rites, Billye
Ⅴ. Korean Empire and the Imperial Family
175 Step onto the World Stage
180 The Introduction of Modern Culture and Systems
186 The Birth of the Korean Empire
192 Life and Culture at the Imperial Court
198 Foiled Dream of the Korean Empire
199 Fate of the Imperial Family during the Japanese Colonization
Ⅵ. Royal Court Paintings
209 The Bureau of Painting and the Painters
212 The King’s Portrait, Eojin
220 Documentary Paintings of theRoyal Court
224 Decorative Paintings of the Royal Court
231 Japanese Colonization and Royal Court Paintings
Ⅶ. Royal Court Music
235 Symbolism of Traditional Musical Instruments
237 Systematization of Court Music under King Sejong
241 Compilation of Canon of Music under King Seongjong
242 Ancestral Ritual Music
248 Jeongjae, Court Performing Arts
249 Processional Music
251 Court Music Department of the Yi Royal Household and Its Activities
Ⅷ. Royal Processions
255 Royal Processions
260 The Royal Palanquin
266 Ceremonial Armours
Ⅸ. Joseon Science
275 Astronomical Chart
282 Astronomical Instruments
290 Measuring Instruments
292 Medicine
List of Illustrations
Chronology of Joseon Dynasty
Royal Lineage of Joseon Dynasty