Wednesday, June 3, 2015 : 6:00 PM
The Korea Society
950 Third Ave., 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Learn about Minhwa, Korean folk painting, from artist Seongmin Ahn in this 3 week course. Minhwa commonly refers to a genre of Korean folk art from the late Chosŏn era (17th–19th C.) and, as a popular form, conveys freshness and vitality, in contrast with the more scholarly and stern Muninhwa-style favored by the yangban, or aristocratic class. The use of vibrant primary colors and exaggerated painting styles were indicative of the taste of the middle-class, who wanted to imitate the yangban love of art, but with a touch of flamboyance. Flowers were a favorite motif and, in this workshop, you will paint peonies using distinctive Minhwa’s decorative painting techniques. Beginners, as well as all levels of experience, are welcome.

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