{"product_id":"korean-modern-the-matter-of-identity-9783035622614","title":"Korean Modern: The Matter of Identity","description":"\u003cp\u003e The development of modern architecture in Korea and, more recently, South Korea, is closely tied to the country’s dramatic transformations since the late 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. The authors interrogate major periods from the Late Joseon Dynasty to the vibrant democratic present, showing how architecture, by making technological and stylistic leaps, has played a important role in the construction of the nation’s identity. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The architectural analyses, ranging from Hwaseong Fortress to 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e-century constructions like Paju Book City, Ssamziegil Shopping Center, the Boutique Monaco skyscraper, and the Bauzium Sculpture Museum, focus on buildings in which the formation of a specifically Korean modernism is particularly observable. The appendix includes biographical descriptions of major architectural figures. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peter G. Rowe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48279110910203,"sku":"9783035622614","price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9783035622614.jpg?v=1772488382","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/korean-modern-the-matter-of-identity-9783035622614","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}