An art coloring book that even beginners can easily follow, offering a glimpse into the wisdom and wishes embedded in the daily lives of our Korean ancestors through minhwa (folk paintings). Life Pattern Korea.
Minhwa refers to paintings created in the late Joseon period by anonymous commoner artists who had not received formal training. These paintings developed from the everyday lives, lifestyles, and customs of ordinary people. Minhwa also served practical purposes as decorations for living spaces. Life Pattern Korea. Because they were placed on household folding screens, closet doors, and gates, they contained wishes to ward off misfortune and invite blessings. Although they may appear less refined compared to orthodox court paintings, they carry the humble yet playful perspectives of common people.
There are various types of minhwa: chaekgeori (still lifes of books and scholarly objects), narrative paintings based on folktales, landscapes in which mountains and water harmonize, genre paintings depicting everyday life of the times, character paintings based on classical sayings, and apotropaic paintings meant to ward off evil spirits. Life Pattern Korea. Beautiful Flowers Korean Minhwa Coloring Book contains twenty-two minhwa works centered around flowers, including flower-and-plant paintings, bird-and-flower paintings, and insect-and-flower paintings.
As you color the beautiful flowers beloved by our Korean forebears—such as peonies symbolizing wealth and honor; cockscombs, often featured because their shape resembles a rooster's comb symbolizing advancement in officialdom; and chrysanthemums conveying wishes for longevity and happiness—you can enjoy time wishing for health, success, and everyday peace. Life Pattern Korea.
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Author: 한현지
Publisher: 수피아(supia) (2025)
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