| Description |
1 online resource (274 pages) illustrations |
| Summary |
This book celebrates the life and works of Lee Qoede (1913-1965), who focused on art's social purpose and representation of civilians. He believed "art must be an integral part of the struggle in reality. It cannot simply be a still-life of apples, flowers, or scenery." Born in South Korea, he was a prisoner of war, defected to North Korea, was politically purged, and died at fifty-two. His works were banned in South Korea until 1988. This monograph explores Lee Qoede's art within the context of Cold War politics and international leftist exchanges, including his experiences of civilian massacres, prisoner-of-war camps, and his defection to North Korea. It examines social realism, socialist realism, and Mexican mural influences on Lee's oeuvre, reevaluating his place in South Korean art history. Highlighting the global impact of Lee's work, the book integrates insights from international artists and movements, challenging Eurocentric modernism and offering a comprehensive understanding of his artistic journey |
| Analysis |
Amsterdam University Press |
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AUP |
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Asian Studies |
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AS |
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Cultural Studies |
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CULTURAL |
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East Asia and North East Asia |
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EA & NE ASIA |
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Media Studies |
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MEDIA |
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AUP Wetenschappelijk |
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AUP WETENSCH |
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Lee Quede, Korean art, Artist in exile, Cold War artist, defector artist |
| Notes |
"Amsterdam University Press" |
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List of Illustrations Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Historical Timeline Notes on Language Introduction Chapter 1. Unraveling Lee Qoede's Journey: Korean Political Violence and Defection Chapter 2. Rethinking Lee Qoede: New Perspectives Chapter 3. Empowering the Masses: Lee Qoede's Art for the People Chapter 4. Witnessing History Through Art: Visual Narratives of Atrocities Photographic Truth Chapter 5. The Art of the Mural Epilogue Glossary Bibliography List of Publications by Lee Qoede and Lee Yeoseong Index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 27, 2024) |
| Subject |
Yi, K'wae-dae, 1913-
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Painting, Korean.
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Painting and paintings.
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Asian history.
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ART / History / Contemporary (1945-)
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ART / Asian.
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HISTORY / Asia / Korea.
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History of art.
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Asian history.
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Cold wars and proxy conflicts.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9048560063 |
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9789048560066 |
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