The founding of the Joseon Dynasty in 1392 brought a surge of national pride and energy, which subsequently fueled a new era in Korean art.

During the first 200 years of the Joseon Dynasty, the material, cultural, and technological achievements inherited from previous eras were fused with the ideals and aesthetic aspirations of the new Confucian state, resulting in entirely new types of art that had never been seen before.

The establishment of a strong central government allowed for the systematized production of ceramics throughout the nation, giving rise to impeccable white porcelain vessels with pristine forms and surfaces as white as snow. Through ink-wash landscape paintings rendered in deep tones of black ink with masterful shading, the scholar officials of Joseon depicted the ideal world envisioned by the newly established Confucian ideology. Even with the predominance of Neo-Confucianism, many people continued to turn to Buddhism as a source of solace in difficult times, resulting in dazzling Buddhist paintings and sculptures with a golden hue.

Following the birth of Joseon, the government, scholar officials, and general populace created an amazing array of new artworks that remain strikingly vivid to this day. In the process, they laid the foundation for our current conception of Korean art as a whole. This exhibition introduces the art that embodied the hopes and dreams of a new nation.

- Exhibition Period: June 10 (Tue), 2025–August 31 (Sun), 2025       *Closed for exhibition changes: July 21, August 4

- Exhibition Place: Special Exhibition Gallery I of the National Museum of Korea

- Displayed Items: Approximately 400 items, including Eight Views of the Four Seasons by Ahn Gyeon, Bhaishajyaguru Buddha Commissioned by Queen Munjeong

※ The use of flash, other lighting equipment, and tripods is strictly prohibited inside the gallery. Please note that photography is not permitted for certain exhibits. Visitors must follow the direction of the museum staff at all times. If staff request that photos be deleted, visitors are required to comply. Video recording is not allowed except for accredited media coverage.

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※ No guided tours besides ‘Conversation with a Curator’ are offered. Private tours are not permitted.