Korean Painting - Goryeo Dynasty Painting

Goryeo Dynasty Painting

During the Goryeo dynasty exceptionally beautiful paintings were produced in the service of Buddhism; paintings of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Korean: Gwaneum Bosal) are especially noted for their elegance and spirituality.

Yi Nyeong and Yi Je-hyeon are considered significant Goryeo artists outside of the Buddhist tradition.

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