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Korea Style

by Marcia Iwatate
Kim Unsoo
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"Don't be fooled into thinking [a commitment to minimalism] means cold or empty. These are rich, textural spaces that make you think about home in a whole new way. —Capital Times"|With over 500 stunning photographs, this design book reveals the relatively unknown, unique aesthetics of Korea.
Korea Style reveals the central elements of Korean design: simplicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural. Despite the filtering of Japanese and Western design ideas into Korea over the millennia, the peninsula has maintained its own identity and is gaining recognition for its own particular "style."
Spatial, spiritual and material qualities are reflected in the pure beauty of its architectural design, while classic objects that immediately distinguish themselves as being uniquely Korean are used with distinctive flair in interior design and decoration.
Korea Style is the first book devoted to the country's architecture and interior design—featuring twenty-two exceptional homes, studios, and public and heritage buildings. They range from vernacular to cutting-edge creations and are a celebration of Korea's culture, natural landscape, arts and crafts, and architectural history juxtaposed with a drive towards invention, experimentation and individuality.

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    August 7, 2012

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      • ISBN: 9781462906659

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      January 1, 2007
      These books offer two different views of vernacular Asian style and its incorporation into modern residential décor. Freelance writer Lim introduces Chinese furniture and accessories for amateur decorators rather than connoisseurs. In the first half, she defines Chinese style, describes products made for export, and identifies authentic antiques. In the latter half, she shows in color photographs homes that have successfully used Chinese decorative accessories and concludes with a resources section and a glossary.

      Iwatate ("Japan Houses") and art exhibitor Unsoo show how vernacular Korean home design and decoration with its regard for "[s]implicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural" has been incorporated into the 20-plus contemporary commercial and residential buildings visited here. An introduction chronicles Korean residential style and discusses how it evolved into the styles depicted in color photographs. Both books are recommended for large interior design collections and where there is an interest in Asian style; Lim's book is recommended for public libraries with its practical decorating advice.

      Copyright 2007 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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