Korea Celadon

"Hallyu" is a neologism which expresses the increasing popularity of Koran Culture worldwide, since the later 1990's . Also known as the " Korean Wave", the growth in the global recognition of Korean traditions and customs was initialized by the spread of Korean drama's; transcending East and Southeast Asia. Since then, the rise of Korean culture has captivated the interests of many, especially with the recognition given to Korean Pop YouTube sensations. The appreciations of Korean culture originated far before this trend, stemming back to the ceramic creations of the Goryeo Dynasty, dating back to 918. The Goryeo Celadon was known as the most exceptional work of art in Asia, as it represented an emerging art form. Even though the techniques used in the early stages of construction was imported from Song China, the Goryeo Celadon exceeded the exceptionality of its original form.

Throughout the Goryeo period, numerous types of ceramic art were made, together with porcelain and stoneware. However, neither of these products presented the beauty and magnificence of the Goryeo Celadon. The fact that China and Korea were the only countries that produced Celadon during the tenth century, the item was quite rare. Nonetheless, the evolution of Goryeo Celadon began in the ninth and tenth centuries, and peaked the early twelfth century up until 1230, when it reached its golden age of proliferation. During 1231-1391, Celadon production declined significantly due to the Mongol invasion of the Goryeo Dynasty. Although this contributed to its scarcity, it also contributed to its appeal.

The Goryeo Celadon was not only the most distinguished kind of ceramic work in the Goryeo Dynasty, but also was exclusive to ceramics. The Goryeo Celadon was shaped utilizing clay, and a small amount of iron. Subsequently, it was coated with a particularly thin layer of glaze, which contained between 2 to 3 percent iron. Finally, it was fired in a deoxidizing environment at a temperature of...