The Silla Kingdom, which flourished in Korea from 57 B.C. to 935 A.D., is known for its intricately crafted ornaments, many in resplendent gold, and for the creation of prominent Buddhist temples. Silla focuses on the striking artistic traditions of the Old and Unified Silla Kingdoms (4th-8th century), and is the first publication in English to explore the artistic and cultural legacy of this ancient realm. Among the topics explored are Korea's position as the eastern culmination of the Silk Road in the first millennium A.D ...
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The Silla Kingdom, which flourished in Korea from 57 B.C. to 935 A.D., is known for its intricately crafted ornaments, many in resplendent gold, and for the creation of prominent Buddhist temples. Silla focuses on the striking artistic traditions of the Old and Unified Silla Kingdoms (4th-8th century), and is the first publication in English to explore the artistic and cultural legacy of this ancient realm. Among the topics explored are Korea's position as the eastern culmination of the Silk Road in the first millennium A.D. and the character and evolution of Buddhism, as illuminated by objects from major monuments, temples, and tombs. The book also presents new research about Silla's ancient capital, Gyeongju, which is known for the Gyerim-ro Dagger, as well as the pottery, glass, and beads discovered in tombs located there. Featuring over 100 magnificent objects, newly photographed and presented with the latest scholarship, this volume will be a revelation to many, and a lavish introduction to the glory that was Silla. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (10/29/13-02/23/14)
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As New in As New jacket. Book. 4to-over 9æ-12" tall. Large format hardcover, off-white cloth lettered in gold on spine, in publisher's pictorial dust-jacket. 221 pages. Includes a Timeline, Index and Select Bibliography. With 221 illustrations, 205 of which are in full color, and 6 maps. First edition, stated first printing. A catalog published in conjunction with the eponymously named exhibition held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art November 4, 2013 through February 23, 2014. Focusing on the apex of this small kingdom's artistic achievements (4th-8th centuries) "...this book is the first substantial, accessible publication in English to explore the complex artistic and cultural legacy of this realm." No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh, unmarked and like new copy. As new in an as new dust-jacket.
