Unlike the majority of books that examine Korean art from broad, sweeping perspectives, Korean Patterns is a closer look at traditional patterns on the Korean peninsula over the centuries. Specifically, Korean patterns and their use in classic food, clothing and shelter are examined in this watershed coffee table book, the perfect addition to your artistic library. Suh Jae-sik A documentary photographer dedicated to capturing with his camera the beauty of Korea, Suh Jae-sik has won over 50 prestigious awards at home and abroad. For his outstanding photography, he received the "Ministry of Culture and Tourism Prize" at the competition under the auspices of the Korea National Tourism Organization. Once worked as a photographer at Hanguk Hwabo and the magazine Seoul, he is a member of the Korea Photographers'Association. Also, he is the photographer of the books "World heritage in Korea" and "Dynamic Korea."