ARTS AND CRAFTS OF KOREA

Question 1

, an acient tradition, was derived from Chinese calligraphy. Chinese characters were first in Korean calligraphy but later on modern Korean calligrapy used its own native alphabet.

Answer 1

CALLIGRAPHY

Question 2

The use earthenware in Korea stretches back from the Neolithic period. Today, Korean pottery attracts international collectors.

Answer 2

CERAMIC

Question 3

is a traditional craft in Korea. It differs from the Chinese knots in the method of braiding. The knots were used once for hunting but later used for decorative purpose

Answer 3

KOREAN KNOTS

Question 4

art treasures made during the Silla dynasty.

Answer 4

CLAY DOLLS

Question 5

It is a traditional art form in Korea. It includes the process of making paper form the mulberry tree bark.

Answer 5

PAPER MAKING

Question 6

Household furniture and everyday objects are inlaid with mother of pearl or ox horn.

Answer 6

INLAID ITEMS

Question 7

This craft dates back to the archaeological finds of the Neolithic Period (about 10,000 B.C.). During the ancient times, jade accessories were worn by the upper class of society, especially women. The popular were Buddhist images and peanut-shaped good luck charms.

Answer 7

JADE CARVINGS

Question 8

is the traditional art of weaving colored bamboo strips into basket and boxes

Answer 8

CHAISSANG

Question 9

is called minhwa. It portrays the people way of expressing an revealing their thoughts and ideas.

Answer 9

FOLK PAINTING