Minhwa

Korean spelling
Korean alphabet :	민화
Hanja :	民畵
Revised Romanization :	Minhwa
McCune-Reischauer :	Minhwa

Minhwa [minhwa] literally means "folk painting". Folk painting in Korea originated during the Joseon Dynasty . As the name suggests, it was not traditional ink painting , but the usually anonymous painters produced pictures for practical purposes by imitating ink painting. The preferred objects were mythical figures, mostly animals like tigers, carp and magpie. They symbolize luck, wealth and health. But everyday life is also shown.

Minhwa painting was almost lost in the 20th century until it experienced a revival around 1980.

literature

Korean Tiger: An Exhibition of Korean Folk Painting; To Commemorate the Dedication of the Olympic stadium; Seoul, Sept. 29-Oct. 14, 1984. Zayong Zo [editor]. Seoul: Emilie Museum, 1984
Koreana / Korean Cultural Heritage, Vol. I: Fine Arts: Painting / Handicrafts / Architecture. Hollym Verlag, 1997. ISBN 89-860-9006-1 .