Description
Special moments of Joseon at the peak of culture through genre paintings and royal court records at the Joseon Museum of Art
Publication Date February 22, 2023
Number of pages, weight, size 280 pages | 488g | 152*210*20mm
A word from MD
[The more you know, the more interesting the story of ancient Joseon art] If you’re curious about how our ancestors lived in the Joseon Dynasty, when there were no photos? The answer can be found in ancient art. Focusing on paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries in the late Joseon Dynasty, from the works of seven genius painters such as Kim Hong-do and Jeong Seon to royal court records. A full-fledged ‘Introductory Guide to Joseon Art’ that has fun unraveling old paintings that seemed difficult. – Art MD Yuri Kim
“An exhibition like no other in the world,
We invite you to the Joseon Art Museum.”
Meet special moments of Joseon through genre paintings and royal court records
The birth of an unprecedented book that contains genre paintings and court records of Joseon at the height of culture in one volume! A new book titled Chosun Museum of Art by Tak Hyeon-gyu, the best commentator on antiques, which hits the jackpot at every exhibition planned and excites the audience at every lecture, has been published. It is a special art book that doubles the pleasure of seeing as it introduces the works of seven genius painters of Joseon, including Shin Yun-bok, Jeong Seon, and Kim Hong-do, as well as the record album of King Sukjong and Yeongjo, who enjoyed a peaceful era.
The author reinterprets and reinterprets the excellent directing skills of the Joseon Dynasty painters by modern standards. In Shin Yun-bok’s paintings, ‘the contrast between red and blue clothes, looking inside the house from a high place outside the fence, using the floor that connects the open room and the yard as a stage, and directing the psychological state with the eyes’ can be applied to modern movies and dramas. In addition to discovering unique directing methods that are not comparable, they also discover the first law of true landscape painting, ‘It’s not fun if you finish drawing’ in the paintings of Jeong Seon and Kim Hong-do. This is the moment when the value of an old painter is newly elevated by the author’s keen interpretation.
Even before the introduction of photography, paintings were important clues to reading the times and good historical records. From this point of view, the author selected 50 paintings that showed the characteristics of the late Joseon Dynasty, which enjoyed a peaceful era, and included them in this book. Let’s enter the Joseon Museum of Art now, where you can enjoy beautiful old paintings and vivid history, from genre paintings depicting the colorful daily lives of the people to documentary paintings depicting auspicious events in the royal family and high society.
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Charlotte Moreau from Montreal –
Il y a peu de temps, je m’interrogeais sur l’importance d’une exposition centrée sur les peintures anciennes du royaume coréen, et surtout celles qui étaient affichées au Chosun Art Museum. Pourquoi devrais-je porter attention à une telle vitrine ? C’est ce que je pensais jusqu’à mes yeux ont croisé ces toiles vibrantes illustrant la vie quotidienne des Joséonais. Ces œuvres retranscrivent non seulement un panorama historique mais capturent aussi le ressenti humain au cœur même de leur quotidien. En feuilletant ‘Introductory Guide to Joseon Art’, j’ai découvert que l’art peut vraiment évoquer nos racines avec tant d’honnêteté et sublimer notre compréhension artistique contemporaine. Sans hésiter plus longtemps, il est clair qu’on devrait offrir aux merveilles historiques un coin précieux dans notre réalité actuelle.
Jaxon Montrose from Toronto, Canada (verified owner) –
Woven from the very threads of time, this collection whispers tales through its colors and brush strokes. An unexpected window into a world forgotten; enlightening yet approachable, it breathes life into cultural pasts with every turn.
Aisling Barrett from Berlin, Germany (verified owner) –
Stepping into the Chosun Art Museum feels like diving deep into a hidden tale spun from whispers of past creativity. Among splashes of ink and ancient pigment lies not just beauty but cultural footprints resonating through time—a beautiful tapestry woven by artisans who colored life during one of Korea’s most intriguing epochs, juxtaposed beautifully with my own vibrant experiences in bustling Berlin’s art scene where diversity embraces raw expression and modern experimentation meets tradition at its finest. To examine these Joséon works—portraits brimming with vivid humanity that still speak profoundly today—is nothing short than enlightening; a nostalgic bridge linking what once was to our contemporary explorations.
Suna Lee from Incheon, South Korea –
Diving into the ‘Chosun Art Museum’ publication feels akin to stepping through a vivid time portal, directly into the intricate social tapestry of Joseon culture. The compelling narratives behind each brush stroke pull you closer to artists like Kim Hong-do and Jeong Seon, making ancient lives relatable amidst splendid visuals and evocative court documents. There’s an infectious curiosity in how it draws parallels between their past realities and today’s artistic endeavors, illuminating not just artworks but cultural ethos too. Yuri Kim crafts this art guide with palpable enthusiasm; one could spend hours lost in its detailed pages yet come away feeling deeply connected to these illustrious artists’ emotions—a genuine homage worth experiencing.
Elena Moon-jin Cho from Busan, South Korea –
Gazing upon the paintings at Chosun Art Museum is akin to peering through a kaleidoscope of Korea’s storied past, where artistry unfurls life during the Joseon era. In quiet reverence, I traced the intricate brush strokes depicting daily joys and royal narratives crafted by revered artists like Kim Hong-do—every canvas pulsating with cultural heartbeat, echoing historical richness in vivid palettes. It’s not merely an exhibition; it transforms you into a spectator amidst ceremonies of yore while basking under twilight chandeliers reflecting wisdom gleaned from ages gone by. For any soul intrigued by connections between art and ancestry, this gallery serves as an immersive passport that bridges time gaps gorgeously.
Kei Nakashima from Nara, Japan –
Navigating the visual dialogue of Joseon’s past unfolds the intricate tapestry of social customs. Each painting is a portal into forgotten lives, masterfully articulated by renowned artists.