Korea Past to Present: Art, Culture, History

NEW From cars and cuisine to music and technology, the influence of Korea’s exuberant contemporary culture is on the rise throughout the world. To fully understand Korea today, look beyond the recent past to the eras which shaped it . Start with the prehistoric Dolmen megalithic monuments, learn about the hwarang warriors, view Buddhist sculpture and exquisite ceramics which flourished in the Goryeo Period, marvel at artistic works from the lengthy Joseon Dynasty and take a look at modern-day culture. See how a centuries - long focus on simplicity and expressions of harmony with nature have created a unique artistic legacy.