Including 120 full-colour images, this is a richly illustrated introduction to modern and contemporary Korean art and its historical, cultural and international contexts.

Including over 120 full-colour images throughout, this is a vividly illustrated, in-depth and up-to-date introduction to the world of Korean art from 1950 to the present day.

The book covers such as topics as:
· Historical, political and social contexts in Korea from the military dictatorship through the post-Olympics period to the digital age;
· Major artistic movements, including: Modernist, Avant Garde Dansaekhwa, Minjung Misul, Hangukhwa, Sogroup undong , Pop Art, Feminist art, Media art, and Postmodern art;
· Key forms, from traditional ink painting to western style painting, print, photography, sculpture, public art, metal art, architecture, installation, performance, and digital art;
· Artistic institutions, from established galleries, museums, and the art market to artists' collectives and alternative spaces;
· Globalization and global contexts, including Korean American, Korean diaspora and Korean adopted artists.

Including an appendix of key art institutions, major exhibitions and important artists, this book is an essential introduction and reference guide to Korean art and its global impact.

"A long-awaited book for anyone passionate about contemporary art in general and contemporary Korean art in particular—at last, we have a comprehensive narrative of this vibrant branch of global contemporary art spanning over 70 years. The two authors have crafted a lucid historical framework, charting the evolution of this dynamic art form in both domestic and international contexts. With well-chosen examples and lively, thought-provoking discussions, this book is destined to become a go-to reference, warmly embraced by scholars, students, and art enthusiasts alike." - Wu Hung, Harrie A. Vandertappen Distinguished Service Professor, the University of Chicago

"Modern and Contemporary Korean Art in Context aims to introduce the cultural, historical and sociopolitical contexts of Korean art—from from traditional ink painting to performance and digital art—to a global audience. … [T]his vividly illustrated and comprehensive guide serves as an essential reference to key historical figures, political events, exhibitions, artists, art historians and art critics." - The Art Newspaper