Buncheong
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Buncheong ware, or Punch'ong ware is a form of traditional Korean stoneware
, with a bluish-green tone. Pots are coated with a white slip, and decorative designs are painted on using an iron
pigment. The style emerged in the early Joseon Dynasty
, largely replacing celadon
in common use. It largely disappeared from Korea after the 16th century due to the popularity of white porcelains
. In modern times, the style has been revived in Korea.
The Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
in Seoul
, houses a permanent collection of Buncheong ware, as well as the National Museum of Korea
.
Stoneware
Stoneware is a vitreous or semi-vitreous ceramic ware with a fine texture. Stoneware is made from clay that is then fired in a kiln, whether by an artisan to make homeware, or in an industrial kiln for mass-produced or specialty products...
, with a bluish-green tone. Pots are coated with a white slip, and decorative designs are painted on using an iron
Iron
Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe and atomic number 26. It is a metal in the first transition series. It is the most common element forming the planet Earth as a whole, forming much of Earth's outer and inner core. It is the fourth most common element in the Earth's crust...
pigment. The style emerged in the early Joseon Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
, largely replacing celadon
Celadon
Celadon is a term for ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color, also called celadon. This type of ware was invented in ancient China, such as in the Zhejiang province...
in common use. It largely disappeared from Korea after the 16th century due to the popularity of white porcelains
Joseon White Porcelain
Joseon white porcelain or Joseon baekja refers to the white porcelains produced during the Joseon dynasty .-History:White porcelains were preferred and praised than any other porcelains during the time to represent Korean Confucian ethics such as frugality and pragmatism...
. In modern times, the style has been revived in Korea.
The Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art
The Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art is a museum in Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture. It comprises two parts that house traditional Korean art and contemporary art...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, houses a permanent collection of Buncheong ware, as well as the National Museum of Korea
National Museum of Korea
The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea...
.
See also
- CeladonCeladonCeladon is a term for ceramics denoting both a type of glaze and a ware of a specific color, also called celadon. This type of ware was invented in ancient China, such as in the Zhejiang province...
- Korean pottery and porcelain
- Korean artKorean artKorean art is art originating or practiced in Korea or by Korean artists, from ancient times to today. Korea is noted for its artistic traditions in pottery, music, calligraphy, and other genres, often marked by the use of bold color, natural forms, and surface decoration.-Introduction:The earliest...
- List of Korea-related topics
- Mishima potteryMishima potteryMishima is the name of a slip inlay style of pottery adopted from Korea, probably in the 16th century.-References:*, The Japan Times, Oct 10, 2001....