<div dir="ltr"><div><span style="color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">Dear colleagues,</font></span></div><div><p class="gmail-ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin:16px 0px;color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">Could you please include to your Koreanstudies Digest the announcement about the upcoming Workshop on Korean art studies, which will be held at Korea University on October 31, 2025.</font></p><p class="gmail-ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin:16px 0px;color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">Thank you!</font></p><p class="gmail-ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin:16px 0px;color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">Best regards,</font></p><p class="gmail-ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin:16px 0px;color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">Elena Khokhlova<br>Associate Professor, School of Asian Studies<br>HSE University, Moscow</font></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><font face="georgia, serif"><a name="OLE_LINK2"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">5th Pony Chung Fellow Workshop</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><font face="georgia, serif"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%">\u201cThe
Current State of Korean Art History Studies in Europe\u201d</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">2025.10.31 (Fri)</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:rgb(51,51,51);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="georgia, serif">Research
Institute of Korean Studies (RIKS), Korea University, Seoul</font></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><font face="georgia, serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="">B203</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"></span></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Workshop description </font></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><a name="OLE_LINK1"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">The study of Korean art in Europe has a long and
complex history. While significant progress has been made, it remains
underdeveloped compared to other fields of Korean Studies and the art histories
of Japan and China. However, in recent years, global interest in Korean popular
culture, combined with initiatives by the South Korean government, has brought
Korean art into greater prominence. A growing demand for knowledge about Korean
art is evident among individuals introduced to Korean culture through music,
television, and cinema. Additionally, the field is beginning to attract a new
generation of researchers. </font></span></a></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Over the past two decades, a
number of important English-language publications have broadened the
understanding of Korean art across various historical periods, contributing to
the growing recognition of Korean art beyond its national borders. In light of
these developments, it is critical to evaluate the current state of Korean art
history studies in Europe, identify emerging research trends, and address areas
that remain underexplored. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">This workshop seeks to
facilitate dialogue among young researchers from European institutions and
leading South Korean scholars in the field of Korean art history. Organizing
the event in Korea is particularly valuable, as it will allow international participants
to establish direct connections with Korean experts and access resources that
will enhance their academic pursuits. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">We anticipate that this
workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of the prospects for Korean art
history studies in Europe while fostering stronger collaborations between
Korean and European researchers. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif"> </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Objectives of the Workshop: </font></span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">1. To forge and strengthen regional and international networks among
scholars in the field of Korean art history. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">2. To evaluate the current state of Korean art history studies in Europe.
</font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><font face="georgia, serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%">3. To define the future directions and priorities for research in Korean
art history. </span><span lang="EN-US"><br clear="all" style="break-before:page">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"></span></font></p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><font face="georgia, serif"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><br></span></font></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Workshop Themes:</font></span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">Featured presentations will address a wide range of topics, including but
not limited to: </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">- Emerging trends in Korean art history studies in Europe. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">- Comparative approaches to East Asian art histories. </font></span></p>
<p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><font face="georgia, serif">- Underexplored areas of Korean art and their significance in broader
cultural contexts. </font></span></p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><br></span></p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">The list of speakers and their presentation topics is provided on the event poster.</font></span></span></p><p class="gmail-Default" style="margin:0cm;line-height:115%;color:black"><span lang="EN-US" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:rgb(15,17,21)"><font face="georgia, serif">For any inquiries, please contact Elena Khokhlova, Associate Professor, School of Asian Studies, HSE University:<a href="https://mailto:ekhokhlova@hse.ru/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" style="color:rgb(57,100,254);border-width:2px 3px;border-style:solid;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);text-decoration-line:none">ekhokhlova@hse.ru</a>.</font></span></span></p>
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