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Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours
The Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours, (Nami Concours), is an international competition held in Korea for children's book artists. The biannual event is sponsored by Nami Island, Korea, and seeks to encourage artistic creativity and advance the quality of picture book illustrations worldwide. The competition is open to all picture book illustrators and was launched in 2013. Objectives In 2013, Nami Concours was added to an existing children's book program NAMBOOK. The Nami Concours was launched for the wider purpose than NAMBOOK, to offer wider opportunities to illustrators from all over the world, who love children's books . History The first Nami Concours was held in 2013. It celebrated the opportunity to elevate the level of creativity required in children's picture books. Picture book illustration is a unique art form. The competition helps to heighten the awareness surrounding the high caliber of art required to create outstanding children's books. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Namiseom
Namiseom or Nami Island ( ko, 남이섬) is a half-moon shaped river island located in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea, formed as the land around it was inundated by the rising water of the North Han River as the result of the construction of Cheongpyeong Dam in 1944. Etymology The name of the island originates from General Nami, who died at the age of 28 after being falsely accused of treason during the reign of King Sejo, the seventh king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. Although his grave was not discovered, there were a pile of stones where his body was supposed to be buried. It was believed that if someone took even one stone from there, it would bring misfortune to their house. A tour company arranged the grave with soil and then developed Namiseom into an amusement park. Geography Namiseom is located from Gapyeong County, but belongs to Chuncheon in Gangwon Province. It is in area and approximately in diameter. History Min Byeong-do bought the island in 196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |