Blossoming Plum

Cho Hŭi-ryong

Created:

Movement:

unknown

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key Notes:

"Delicate Floral Composition" and "Traditional Korean Aesthetic"

Dimensions:

medium:

Ink and color on paper

Difficulty:

Master

New game

story of the work:

"Blossoming Plum" by Cho Hŭi-ryong is a notable example of contemporary Korean painting that reflects the artist's engagement with traditional themes and techniques, particularly the representation of nature through the lens of East Asian aesthetics. The work exemplifies the fusion of modern artistic expression with historical motifs, contributing to the discourse on identity and cultural heritage in contemporary Korean art.

Description of the work:

"Blossoming Plum" by Cho Hŭi-ryong is characterized by its delicate depiction of plum blossoms rendered in a traditional East Asian ink wash technique. The composition features a harmonious interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing the ethereal quality of the flowers against a minimalist background, which enhances the overall sense of tranquility and natural beauty.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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