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Calligraphy and Painting Calligraphy and PaintingⅠ
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Introduction
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- For centuries, through calligraphy and painting, our ancestors used lines, planes, colors, and words to express their thoughts and feelings about humanity, society, and nature. Both calligraphy and painting share many similarities in terms of application and technique. Indeed, people of the past often practiced and appreciated calligraphy and painting together, feeling that the two art forms shared the same roots. Scholars and aristocrats pursued the ideal unity by seeking to perfect their skills in poetry, calligraphy, and painting , the three true arts of the literati.
- Throughout history, many masters of calligraphy and painting were powerful and influential members of the royal or noble classes. Also, many expert calligraphers and painters were trained and employed by the government bureau in charge of calligraphy and painting. This section introduces the proper way of appreciation of Korean calligraphy and painting. In particular, visitors can appreciate the aesthetics of various types of calligraphy through inscriptions carved in stone or metal, as well as rubbings of such inscriptions.
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- Children’s Museum
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Related Site
- Gyeongju National Museum
- Gwangju National Museum
- Jeonju National Museum
- Daegu National Museum
- Buyeo National Museum
- Gongju National Museum
- Jinju National Museum
- Cheongju National Museum
- Gimhae National Museum
- Jeju National Museum
- Chuncheon National Museum
- Naju National Museum
- Iksan National Museum
- Cultural Foundation of National Museum of Korea
- Friends of National Museum of Korea
- The Korean Museum Association
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Calligraphy and Painting
The Calligraphy and Painting section displays masterful examples of traditional Korean calligraphy and painting, Buddhist painting, and allowing visitors to appreciate the subtle yet striking blending of line and color that is inherent to Korean calligraphy and painting. The Wood and Lacquer Crafts Gallery displays crafts manifesting the true aesthetics of Korea.
