New New Yorkers Program - QMA

Week 1: Introduction of Minhwa and Beginning of Monjado (Letter Painting) in Black and White (continues for three weeks)

Introduction of Korean Folk Painting:
Hwajodo, Checkgeori, Yeonhwado, Sipjangsengdo, Moonjado

Reference of main subjects:
Sipjangsengo : ten animals symbolize long life and eternal youth (the sun, the moon, cloud, water, stone, deer, tortoise, crane, pine, tree and yongji mushroom)
Moonjado : 8 picturized chinease calligraphy meaningful in Confucianism (royalty, filial duty, belief, faith, morality, compassion)
Yeonhwado : Lotus, which grows in mud and dirt, represents purity and dignity.

Introduction of material:
Paper, ink, brush, water color and color powder
How to use Ah-gyo (rabbit skin glue) and binder and their function in painting
Preparing canvas: coloring papers and coating with glue

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.

Exercise lines:
Student will learn a basic traditional technique of using a brush and mixing ink with water
Exercise lines by tracing a sketch prepared by an instructor.

Goal of the day:
Create a line drawing of Moonjado as a sketch using black ink.

Korean page

Intro
Understanding of Process
Lesson 1 - Day 1
Lesson2 - Day2
Lesson3 - Day3
Lesson4 - Day4
Lesson5 - Day5
Lesson6 - Day6
Lesson7 - Day7
Lesson8 - Day8
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