Minhwa: Korean Folk Painting
with Seongmin Ahn
Course Description and Objectives:
Minhwa, Korean Folk Painting from Chosun Dynasty (15-19th century), is a unique art form only developed in Korea, which is created and appreciated by common people. Unlike Ink Painting, Minhwa was drawn by the demands of people. Therefore it is strongly related to people’s lives wishing good luck, long life and expelling evil spirit. It also shows humor and wit of Korean people, which is one of the main characteristics found in Korean art.
This course aims to help students understand unique identity and creativity of Minhwa. Also they will explore the vibrant and colorful world of Minhwa, which are relatively less recognized compared to Ink painting.
This course will teach basic techniques of traditional Korean color painting by focusing on Minhwa by creating a replica of their favorite Minhwa painting suggested by an instructor. Materials and techniques include working with mulberry paper, Korean ink, Korean color powder and watercolor and Korean brush.
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Schedule of Classes:
Students will chose two paintings out of a few Korean Folk Paintings suggested by an instructor and create a replica.
Copying the masterpiece was very important way to learn not only the technique but also the spirit of the artist in Korea.
Students will begin to imitate the masterpiece but eventually create their own by adding their interpretation and impression.
Unique work process of Korean color painting requires multiple layers of color. Students will create two different paintings for 8weeks. Moonjado (Letter painting) for the first three weeks and one of Morando(Peony) or Yeonhwado(Lotus) for the last five weeks.
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