Korean art: Quick Facts

Written and fact-checked by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Photos

Korean dragon jar

Neolithic comb-pattern pottery

Map showing the Korean Peninsula around AD 400 during the Three Kingdoms period, with territories of Koguryo in the north, Paekche in the southwest, Silla in the southeast, and Kaya in the south-central region. Key mountain ranges and major settlements are labeled, and modern international boundaries are outlined.

Pagoda of Jeongrimsa Temple in Buyeo, South Korea

Sŏkkuram grotto

bell of King Sŏngdŏk

lacquer box inlaid with mother-of-pearl

An Kyŏn: Dream Journey to the Peach Blossom Land

Chŏng Sŏn: Landscape

See All Images →

Topics

Chosŏn style Magatama Korea East Asian arts Japanese art Chinese art Celadon pottery Interior design metalwork Dress Furniture calligraphy jewelry

Dig Deeper: More Articles That Discuss This Topic