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"Buddhist Architecture of Korea" Published

  • Date Jun 01, 2007
The Korea Foundation has recently published “Buddhist Architecture of Korea,” written by Professor Kim Sung-woo, Department of Architectural Engineering, Yonsei University. The book offers a systematic introduction to Korea’s Buddhist architecture, which readers will find easy to read and understand. To enhance understanding about Buddhist architecture in Korea, detailed deions are provided that do not rely on technical principles. According to the author, the book is intended to serve as an overview and introductory guide to Korea’s Buddhist architecture, while encouraging readers to visit Korea in order to personally experience the more subtle characteristics of various Buddhist temples on the Korean Peninsula. It also includes chapters on the background of Korea’s Buddhist architecture, building layouts of Buddhist temples, fundamental principles, design of interior spaces, and everyday temple life, along with featuring some 145 photos to highlight the notable characteristics of Korean Buddhist architecture. For additional information, please contact the Foundation’s Media Department at (82-2) 3463-5684 or publication@kf.or.kr. This book can be purchased from Hollym Publishers (email: hollym@chol.com/phone: (82-2) 734-5087/ISBN 978-1-56591-226-7/US$29.95).

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