You are cordially invited to a presentation:

"Korean Traditional Paper: Discover its Enduring Value in the Digital Era"

by Prof. Byeong-gi Kim, Professor of Dept. of Chinese Language and Literature, Jeonbuk National University of the Republic of Korea, Dean of Research & Planning Office of the Painters in the Literary World Calligraphy

Saturday, February 9, 2008
1:00pm-4:00pm
Asian Reading Room Foyer (LJ-150), Jefferson Building
10 First Street, SE, Washington, DC
Metro stop: Capitol South on the Blue/Orange Line

This program is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. RSVP to: slee@loc.gov by Tuesday, February 5, 2008 and provide your name, title, affiliation, and contact information.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Description:
Hanji, the Korean traditional paper, is an integral part of the Korean traditional culture. For more than 1,600 years, it has played a central role in the lives of Koreans.

Hanji can indeed last for well over a thousand years, it is smooth to the touch, ventilates well, isolates well and is sheen and translucent.

This presentation offers an opportunity to take a closer look at this fantastic paper, which captures so well the essence and soul of Korean people.

Professor Kim Byeong-gi is currently one of the most prominent calligraphers in South Korea. Dr. Kim would give us a lecture on the history of Hanji and an interactive demonstration of Korean Calligraphy.

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