The exhibition features the murals from Jinpa-ri Tomb No.1 in Pyeongyang, superbly reproduced to provide a rare opportunity to see one of the most famous murals from the Goguryeo period. With visual aids such as 3D animated videos, visitors can learn more about the context and the beauty of the Four Deities. The four deities, which are Blue Dragon, Red Phoenix, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise, with each symbolizing Spring/East/Wood, Summer/South/Fire, Fall/West/Metal, and Winter/North/Water, were the central theme of Goguryeo tomb murals.

 

The exhibition shows the highly advanced quality of ancient paintings of Korea through the murals from Jinpa-ri Tomb No.1, one of the representative tombs of the late Goguryeo period.

 

 

 

Theme ‘White Tiger', murals from Jinpa-ri Tomb No.1

 

 

Theme ‘Blue Dragon', murals from Jinpa-ri Tomb No.1

 

 

Theme ‘Black Tortoise’, murals from Jinpa-ri Tomb No.1