ARTS OF

KOREA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Describe art forms of Korea

2. Compare and contrast the arts of Korea and the
Philippine
3. Create a Korean mask
• Korean arts include art forms attire, iconic Gods and
painting often marked by the use of natural forms,
surface decoration and bold colors.
• This early period was followed by the art styles of
various Korean kingdoms and dynasties. Korean
artists sometimes modified Chinese tradition with a
native preference for simple elegance, spontaneity,
and an appreciation for purity of nature.
• Korean arts include art forms attire, iconic Gods and
painting often marked by the use of natural forms,
surface decoration and bold colors.
• This early period was followed by the art styles of
various Korean kingdoms and dynasties. Korean
artists sometimes modified Chinese tradition with a
native preference for simple elegance, spontaneity,
and an appreciation for purity of nature.
 ART FORMS ATTIRE,
ACCESSORIES, ARTIFACTS-ICONIC
GODS, CULTURAL SYMBOLS

The Hanbok and Choson its design

maintains the traditional robe-and -
skirt attire
 ART FORMS ATTIRE,
ACCESSORIES, ARTIFACTS-ICONIC
GODS, CULTURAL SYMBOLS
Design: Plain sheet of fabric, Color: Vibrant colors such as red,
repetition of image, floral or orange, yellow, and their mixture
geometric shapes are emphasized are preferred to project positivity
to show dominance and cool colors are used for balance
movement.

Materials: Cotton, rayon, and silk

 ART FORMS ATTIRE,
ACCESSORIES, ARTIFACTS-ICONIC
GODS, CULTURAL SYMBOLS

The deities Haesik (sun-god) and

Daelim (moon goddess) held adoration
in religion through sculptures.
 ART FORMS ATTIRE,
ACCESSORIES, ARTIFACTS-ICONIC
GODS, CULTURAL SYMBOLS
Design: Balanced positioning of lines Color: Vibrant light colors (principle
and colors in space is well observed of yang) and subdued colors (principle
and there is unity of the different of yin) are used to depict the character
elements. of a particular god and goddess

Materials: Paper, bamboo sheets,

bronze, brass, porcelain, ceramics,
jade silver, gold, wood, limestone,
iron and clay.
KOREAN
PAINTING
 Korean folk painting, calligraphy, Korean
mulberry paper and clay dolls are just a few
exquisite examples of traditional Korean arts.
Korean arts and crafts including fine arts and
decorative visual arts over the centuries: folk
painting, calligraphy, mulberry paper (Hanji),
clay dolls (Sila Tou).
 KOREAN
THEATER MASK
 There are many dance masks in Korea. These
masks vary in design and function. There are
masks that are beautiful and resemble human
faces. There are also ugly and horrifying masks
used for satire plays.

The materials used in masks are wood and

lacquer and they are usually painted. Hinges
are also attached to aid in moving the mouth.
 RELIGIOUS MASK ARTISTIC MASK

Religious mask are used to Artistic mask are used for

ward off bad spirits. theater shows and dance
performance.
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