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36 Paintings from Kansong Art Museum

간송미술 36 회화: 우리 문화와 역사를 담은 옛 그림의 아름다움

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Introducing 36 Beautiful Masterpieces of Korean Art

From the Rare Exhibits Held Twice a Year at Kansong Art Museum

Kansong Art Museum, housing the priceless collection of national treasures gathered by the late Kansong Jeon Hyung-Pil, is a true treasure trove of Korean heritage. During the exhibitions held only twice a year, the museum attracts visitors who line up for hours to admire the rare pieces. For this book, Back In-san, who has dedicated 24 years to researching and preserving art at Kansong Art Museum, carefully selected 36 ancient paintings from the museum’s extensive archive of over 1,000 works. These paintings, which reflect the culture, art, and spirit of the Joseon dynasty, are accompanied by Back’s insightful commentary, which transforms readers to appreciate the historical masterpieces in a more intellectual manner. Engage with the timeless art pieces and immerse yourself in the stories they tell—you’ll be captivated by their subtle beauty and profound heritage.

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After graduating from Sogang University with a degree in History, they earned both their master’s and doctoral degrees in Art History from Dongguk University. Since 1991, they have been cultivating a deep understanding of Korean history and culture at Kansong Art Museum, where they have been actively lecturing and writing, particularly on Joseon-era painting and Korean art.

Currently serving as the Director of Research at Kansong Art Museum, they also teach Korean and East Asian art at Dongguk University, Ewha Womans University, and other institutions.

Their publications include The Ink Bamboo of Joseon and The Fragrance of a Scholar: Encountering It Through Paintings, as well as co-authored works such as Chusa and His Era and The True View Culture. They have also published numerous research papers, including Tan-eun Lee Jeong, A Study on Ink Literati Painting of the Mid-Joseon Period, Daoist and Buddhist Paintings of the Joseon Dynasty, and A Study on the Historicity of Samcheongcheop.

관련 분야

Art
은 안그라픽스에서 발행하는 웹진입니다. 사람과 대화를 통해 들여다본
을 나눕니다.