Poems of the Four Seasons (hangul script)
Date20th century
Maker
Lee Mi-kyung
Korean, born 1918
Label TextThe hangul syllabary was created in the 15th century as an alternative to Chinese characters when writing the Korean language. Each syllabic block is composed of at least two of the twenty-four hangul characters. Lauded for its logic and legibility, hangul, with its efficient combinations of circles and lines, is an ideal vehicle for artistic expression. This artist uses precise and springy characters to record Korean poems of the four seasons, her disciplined character revealed in the even, controlled nature of the script.
Object number93.104
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Transforming Traditions: Japanese and Korean Art since 1800", May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010Credit LineGift of the artist
Dimensions21 x 63 1/4 in. (53.3 x 160.7 cm)
MediumInk on paper
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