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Dansaekhwa

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Overview and quickfacts

Dansaekhwa is a Korean art movement characterized by monochrome painting and abstract, minimalistic compositions. The name “Dansaekhwa” literally means “monochrome painting” in Korean. The movement emerged in the 1970s as a reaction to the Western-influenced abstract expressionism that was dominant in Korea at the time. Dansaekhwa artists instead sought to create a uniquely Korean form of abstract art. Dansaekhwa artists typically use a single color in their paintings, often white or black. They apply paint to the canvas in a repetitive, rhythmic manner, often using their hands or rags instead of brushes. This results in a textured, meditative quality to the paintings. The compositions are often geometric and minimalistic, with a focus on the relationship between positive and negative space. Dansaekhwa has been influenced by traditional Korean aesthetics, as well as Western movements such as minimalism and monochrome painting. The movement has been championed by a number of Korean critics and curators, and has gained international recognition in recent years.

The art style is also known as: Korean monochrome painting
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Park Seo-bo (b. 1931) 2. Lee Ufan (b. 1936) 3. Chung Sang-hwa (b. 1936) 4. Ha Chong-hyun (b. 1935) 5. Kim Tschang-yeul (b. 1929) 6. Yun Hyong-keun (b. 1928) 7. Kim Guiline (b. 1944) 8. Park Yong-woo (b. 1942) 9. Kwon Young-woo (b. 1943) 10. Lee Yong-baek (b. 1966) 11. Park Chan-gyeong (b. 1968) 12. Chung Sang-hwa (b. 1936) 13. Ha Chong-hyun (b. 1935) 14. Kim Tschang-yeul (b. 1929) 15. Yun Hyong-keun (b. 1928) 16. Kim Guiline (b. 1944) 17. Park Yong-woo (b. 1942) 18. Kwon Young-woo (b. 1943) 19. Lee Yong-baek (b. 1966) 20. Park Chan-gyeong (b. 1968) 21. Lee Ufan (b. 1936) 22. Chung Sang-hwa (b. 1936) 23. Ha Chong-hyun (b. 1935) 24. Kim Tschang-yeul (b. 1929) 25. Yun Hyong-keun (b. 1928) 26. Kim Guiline (b. 1944) 27. Park Yong-woo (b. 1942) 28. Kwon Young-woo (b. 1943) 29. Lee Yong-baek (b. 1966) 30. Park Chan-gyeong (b. 1968)

1. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1976 2. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1980 3. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1981 4. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1981 5. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1982 6. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops on a Lotus Leaf, 1983 7. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1983 8. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1983 9. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1984 10. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1984 11. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1984 12. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1984 13. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1985 14. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1985 15. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1985 16. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1985 17. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1986 18. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1986 19. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1986 20. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1986 21. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1987 22. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1987 23. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1987 24. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1987 25. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1988 26. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1988 27. Chung Sang-hwa, Untitled, 1988 28. Lee Ufan, From Line, 1988 29. Park Seo-bo, Untitled, 1989 30. Kim Tschang-yeul, Water Drops, 1989

Detailed Description

Dansaekhwa is a form of Korean abstract painting that emphasizes minimalism and monochromatic colors. The term “dansaekhwa” literally means “monochrome painting” in Korean. The style developed in the 1970s as part of the Korean New Wave art movement. Dansaekhwa artists often use a variety of techniques to create their work, including staining, dripping, and rubbing. The resulting paintings are often characterized by a sense of calm and tranquility. Famous dansaekhwa artists include Park Seo-bo, Lee Ufan, and Kim Whanki. Park Seo-bo’s “Ecriture No. 8” (1984) is considered one of the most important works in the dansaekhwa style.