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Paintings of auspicious symbols were popular in the late Joseon period among all classes of society. This scroll represents a combination of two established themes in Korean painting: birds and flowers and the ten symbols of longevity—sun, mountain,…
1 lis 2020 · A painting of flowers and birds. Hwajodo folding screens usually portray pairs of birds, deer, rabbits, butterflies, or bees on each panel because pairings of animals symbolize a happy marriage. Since the theme of a loving couple was believed to encourage fertility, the Hwajodo was in particular used as decorations in the bedrooms of newlyweds ...
Through these art works, visitors can appreciate nature and the plentiful symbolism in Korean ancestors' lives. For this exhibition, scientific analyses of the plants and animals in the old...
For example, let’s take a look at Watermelons and Field Mice, a painting filled with several plants and creatures that we can easily identify. In addition to the watermelons and field mice, the...
These works by Nam Gye-u contain handwritten statements about butterflies at the top and paintings of butterflies in the middle, as well as peony and wisteria flowers.
9 lip 2021 · Album of Birds and Flowers: Category: Culture / Art - Letter & Paintings - Paintings - painting: Author: Nam Il-ho(南一濠) Source: National Museum of Korea. Accession Number: Bongwan 7953: Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) Materials: Silk Fabric - Silk: Dimensions
Paintings of birds and flowers have a long tradition in East Asian art. In Korea folding screens depicting combinations of birds and flowers became prevalent in the late Joseon period and continued to be popular in the twentieth century.
