Art of Early Joseon: Masterpieces from the 15th and 16th Century

Prologue: Dawn of the Joseon Dynasty

Part 1: White — Shaping the Dreams of Joseon

Part 2: Ink — Visualizing Self-cultivation and Virtue

Part 3: Gold — Embodying Eternal Prayer

Epilogue: The Light of Joseon — Hunminjeongeum

Theme

White — Shaping the Dreams of Joseon

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The State and Its People Creating Together Embodying the Spirit of a New Era Aesthetic Sensibilities on White Surfaces The White Color of Joseon

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Tribute Buncheong Wares
Bowl, Buncheong ware with stamped design and inscription of “星州長興庫” (Sungju-Jangheunggo)
  • Joseon Dynasty, 15th century
  • don 934
  • Bequest of Lee Hong-kun, 1981
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