ART Archives - Dramasrok KOREA

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Dramasrok KOREA

studying language, culture, and art

The band lee nal chi performs modern pansori

Pansori in a modern style

Here’s an unusual and fabulous song for anyone looking to broaden their musical horizons! The band Lee-nal-chi (이날치) take a modern approach to perform traditional Korean Pansori.

ojukheon, black bamboo house was the family home of Shin Saimdang

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Where is the home of renowned artist Shin Saimdang?

Shin Saimdang (1504-1551) is one of the most famous women in Korean history. And she was the model of Confucian values in the Joseon period. So it’s not surprising that her family home is suitably understated and tasteful. It’s a modest hanok set in a garden of black bamboo in Gangwon Province.

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Hangul Day

On hangul day read all about hangul: the Hangul Museum, Hangul calligraphy, hangul typography, and King Sejong in film and drama.

a page from the calligraphy book 1,000 characters by Han Seok Bong

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The iconic story of scholar Han Seok Bong and his mum

Han Seok Bong became one of the most famous calligraphers in the Joseon period. This story tells us how he got there.

calligraphy of ilchung master calligrapher

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23 Korean Master Calligraphers of 20th Century

A fabulous exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Calligraphy Art (Seoul Arts Centre) is showcasing the work of 23 Korean Master Calligraphers of the 20th century.

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The First Generation of Modern Korean Calligraphers

There’s a great exhibition on at the MMCA in Seoul highlighting noteworthy Korean calligraphers and artists. But if you can’t make it to Seoul that’s not a problem, because you can see it all on youtube!

Buddhist calligraphy by Korean Great Master Samyeong

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The Calligraphy of Buddhist Monk Great Master Samyeong

A rare opportunity to see the calligraphy of Buddhist monk Great Master Samyeong. He was a Korean warrior monk famous for his powerful calligraphy.

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A Great Introduction to Korean Calligraphy: Beyond Line

Books on Korean calligraphy in English are few and far between. So when I saw this book, I had to buy it immediately!

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What are the different styles of hangul scripts?

find out about the characteristics of two traditional hangul styles as well as some modern hangul typography scripts.

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Korean Installation Artist: Choi Jeong Hwa (b. 1961)

According to MMCA, Choi Jeong Hwa’s work is ‘a metaphor for post-1990s Korean society, borne of rapid economic growth‘.

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Hangul and Korean National Identity

I must admit that I didn’t immediately realise that the emblem for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics (평창) is based on hangul characters!

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What is the Symbolism in Minhwa Korean Folk Art?

I’m a fan of Korean Minhwa Folk Paintings. Minhwa were painted by enthusiastic amateurs and so they are not signed

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‘Scenery on Dano Day‘ by Korean painter Sin Yun Bok

What’s the story behind the famous painting ‘Scenery on Dano Day‘ by the great Joseon painter Sin Yun Bok?

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‘Diamond Mountain’ a painting of the most famous mountain in Korea

The Diamond Mountain range is said to be the most famous mountain in Korea. From paintings to poetry it has

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How to enter a calligraphy competition in Korea

Entering a calligraphy competition is a great incentive to practise! And from choosing an appropriate poem to making a pen

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The first day of spring (ipchun daegil) calligraphy

(updated 2020) At this time of year anyone who is into calligraphy may well be practising to write 立春大吉 ipchun-daegil to wish for good luck in the coming year