Kang Huian
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Gang Hui-an, was a prominent painter and literary man of the early Joseon period
. He was good at poetry, calligraphy, and painting. He entered royal service as passed gwageo
in 1441 under the reign of King Sejong the Great.
Joseon Dynasty
Joseon , was a Korean state founded by Taejo Yi Seong-gye that lasted for approximately five centuries. It was founded in the aftermath of the overthrow of the Goryeo at what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul...
. He was good at poetry, calligraphy, and painting. He entered royal service as passed gwageo
Gwageo
The gwageo were the national civil service examinations under the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties of Korea. Typically quite demanding, these tests measured candidates' knowledge of the Chinese classics, and sometimes also of technical subjects...
in 1441 under the reign of King Sejong the Great.
See also
- Korean paintingKorean paintingKorean painting includes paintings made in Korea or by overseas Koreans on all surfaces. It includes art as old as the petroglyphs through post-modern conceptual art using transient forms of light...
- List of Korean painters
- Korean artKorean artKorean art is art originating or practiced in Korea or by Korean artists, from ancient times to today. Korea is noted for its artistic traditions in pottery, music, calligraphy, and other genres, often marked by the use of bold color, natural forms, and surface decoration.-Introduction:The earliest...
- Korean culture
- List of Korea-related topics
External links
- Brief biography of Kang Huian and gallery (in Korean)
- Info about Kang Huian's work (in Korean)