Preface

1. Introduction to Korean Ceramics

2. The Beautiful Art of Shaping Vessels from the Earth : Prehistoric Earthenware

3. Toward an Ideal World : Earthenware of the Three Kingdoms Period

4. Embodying the Wisdom of Life: Unified Silla Eearthenware

5. The Elegance and Beauty of Jade-Green: Goryeo Celadon

6. An Abundance of Wit and the Refinement of White : Joseon Ceramics

7. Nest for Fermentation : Onggi

Note

Glossary

Bibliography

Index

Korea boasts a ceramics history that dates back 10,000 years. 

Korean pottery may not be ornate, nor is it imposing in size, but it is distinguished by its infinite embrace of nature. 

Through a continued mutual exchange with China, Korea developed a ceramics style that captured the Korean spirit.

The uniqueness of Korean ceramics stems from the austere humility of the earthenware, the jade-green color of Goryeo celadon, the wit of Joseon buncheong ware and the refined beauty of Joseon white porcelain.