A Story in Pieces: Ceramic Production Techniques in Korea

A Story in Pieces: Ceramic Production Techniques in Korea, curated by Leo Baek (Archaeology and Art History, Class of 2025), focuses on a variety of objects related to Korean ceramic production spanning the Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392 CE) into the Joseon Dynasty (1392 to 1897 CE). Non-pristine debris-strewn bowls and fragmented sherds are transparent, genuine reflections that are crucial for interpreting pottery as an evolving, communal process. Variations in technique and ceramic forms help illustrate a web of cross-cultural connections between Korea, China, and Japan. Ultimately, it is apparent that Korean potters toiled to improve the efficiency of their craft while also responding to new sociopolitical developments.
 

Please note that this exhibit is not open to the public. Faculty, students, researchers, and campus guests may schedule a viewing by contacting us.