GRAND ROYAL PALACES OF KOREA: Over 200 Pages of Beautiful Photos With Cultural and Historical Background Explanations In English - Softcover

Lee, Yeong-hun; Wilson, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9791188195541

Verlag: NEW AMPERSAND PUBLISHING, 2019

Inhaltsangabe

Want to learn about the history of Korea quickly and easily? Dive into our vivid photo book and take a trip to the historical palaces in Korea and live a day in the life of the Royal Family of The Joseon Dynasty! This beautiful photo book, with over 200 pages filled with magnificent photos covering all 5 Grand Royal Palaces of Korea (Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Gyeonghuigung) is supplemented with cultural and historical background explanations in English. Learn the history and culture of Korea, take a peek into the life of the Royal Family, and get to know all the hidden stories. This book makes a great coffee table book, tour guide, and more importantly, an educational resource to help you learn a great deal about Korea.Gyeongbokgung - "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven" Built in 1395 - Gwanghwamun Gate The Main Gate - Haetae / Haechi / The Legendary Creature Protecting The Palace - Dongsipjagak The Lonely Watchtower / Gibyeolcheong The Palace's Post Office - Sinmumun Geonchunmun Yeongchunmun Heungnyemun Geunjeongmun - Haenggak Corridor - Geunjeongjeon The Throne Hall - Eojwa The Phoenix Throne - Irworobongdo The Painting For The King - Sajeongjeon and Cheonchujeon King’s Main Executive Office - Sujeongjeon Office of the Cabinet Members - Gangnyeongjeon King’s Main Residing Quarters - Gyotaejeon Queen’s Main Residing Quarters and Amisan Artificial Garden - Jagyeongjeon Queen Sinjeong’s Main Residing Quarters - Geoncheongung Private Royal Residence - Jibokjae Private Royal Library - Donggung Palace of the Crown Prince - Gyeonghoeru The Banquet Pavilion - Hyangwonjeong The Hexagonal Pavilion - Japsang Superstitious Creatures On The Palace Roof - Shipjangsaeng Symbols of Longevity - Jangdokdae Special Place For Korean Earthware - Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin Korea’s National Hero - Statue of King Sejong The Great The Most Beloved KingChangdeokgung “Palace of Prospering Virtue” Built in 1405 - Donhwagum Gate The Main Palace Gate - Geumcheongyo Stone Bridge That Wards Off The Evil Spirits - Injeongjeon “Hall of Benevolent Ruling” - Eojwa Royal Throne Inside Injeongjeon - Injeongmun Gate The Gate Of Injengjeon - Seonjeongjeon “Hall of Administering Governance” - View From Underneath of The Roof - Huijeongdang “Hall of Joyful Ruling” - Dancheong Korean Traditional Decorative Coloring - Daejojeon “Hall of Great Creation” - Seongjeonggak Area Dedicated to The Crown Prince - Nakseonjae Residential Compound For King’s Concubine - Huwon The Marvelous Rear Garden of The Palace - Buyongji Pond / Juhamnu Pavilion / - Eosumun / Juhamnu / Buyongjeong / Jondeokjeong - Sangryangjeon / Ongnyucheon / Yeongyeongdang / PyeomusaChanggyeonggung “Palace of Magnificent Joy"Built in 1483 - Honghwamun “The Gate of Promoting Harmony” - Myeongjeongmun / Okcheongyo Bridge - Myeongjeongjeon ain Hall of The Palace - Munjeongjeon The Council Hall - Sungmundang “Hall of Revering Writing/Literature” - Binyangmun “Gate Respectfully Greeting The Brightness” - Haminjeong “The Whole World Is Soaked With The Benevolence And Virtue” - Gyeongchunjeon Sleeping Quarters of The Wife of The Deceased King - Hwangyeongjeon Where Crown Prince Sado Trained As A Regent - Tongmyeongjeon Official Residence For The Queen Consorts - Yanghwadang Residence For King Injo After Surrendering To Qing Dynasty - Jipbokheon Birthplace of Crown Prince Sado - Yeongchunheon Residence for King Jeongjo - Gwandeokjeong Archery Field And Military Exam Venue - Gwancheondae Astronomical Observatory - Taesil Placenta Chamber For King Seongjong - Angbuilgu Joseon’s Sundial - Chundangji “Spring Pond” - Palgak Chilcheung Seoktap Octagonal Seven-Story Stone PagodaAnd so much more on Deoksugung and Gyunghuigung...!

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: NEW AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9791188195541
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 210
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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