In the same light, the economic prosperity in the latter half of the Joseon Period has led to the exponential increase of demand for folk paintings. Luxury was not simply limited to the elite and the commoners eventually followed suit. Such social situation had given rise to the popularity of minhwa, which suited the tastes of the commoners as professional works of art required a higher form of art education and learning, in general.
The folk paintings reflect the lives, dreams and belief of commoners in a much more honest form of expression as compared to the professional works of art constrained by formalities. Minhwa can be divided into categories depending on its use. There are paintings for decorations, for special events, and paintings to ward off evil spirits.
The exhibit features the works of KIM Sang Cheol, LEE Mun Song, LEE Jung Dong, EOM Jae Kwon, SONG Chang Soo, YOUN In Soo, KEUM Goang Bok and NOH Yong Sik.
The exhibit runs until April 30.
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