Dong-A University Seokdang Museum of Art Holds Lecture Series on 'The World of Art and Cultural Heritage'

Inviting Experts from Various Fields, Total of 8 Sessions Starting End of This Month

Seokdang Museum of Art at Dong-A University (Director: Kim Kisoo) will host a series of lectures titled "Invited Speakers - The World of Art and Cultural Heritage" as part of the "2024 University Museum Advancement Support Project," starting on the 30th of this month and running through October.

This lecture program, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and hosted by the Korean University Museum Association, covers a wide range of topics on art and cultural heritage, spanning from the Three Kingdoms period to the present day. Eight distinguished speakers have been invited to deliver special lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and performances.

The first lecture, "The Art and Characteristics of Korean Pagodas," will be given by Shin Yongcheol, Director of Yangsan City Museum, on the 30th. Next month, artist Jung Manyoung will present a special lecture on "Sound Art in Visual Arts," focusing on the creation of art through sound rather than just visual mediums.

From late August to mid-October, baritone Shim Jungbo will present "Understanding Opera and Opera Performances in Museums," and artist Tak Kyunga will demonstrate "The World of Contemporary Printmaking and Printmaking Techniques." In addition, Lee Sunghoon, curator at Busan Museum, will provide an insightful explanation of "Portraits of the Joseon Dynasty" in the second-floor exhibition hall of Seokdang Museum.

Other high-quality lectures by leading experts include "Beautiful Ornaments of the Three Kingdoms Period" (Joo Kyungmi, Director of Dongang Art Research Institute), "Following the Ranch Roads of Busan in the Joseon Dynasty" (Na Donguk, former Director of Bokcheon Museum), and "Upo Wetlands and Nature Through Photography" (Jung Bongchae, photographer).

Director Kim Kisoo stated, "As this is the first time Seokdang Museum of Art has been selected for the University Museum Advancement Project, we aim to provide local residents with greater opportunities to enjoy culture and the arts," adding, "We hope this project will further contribute to the development of local culture and the arts."