Early Modern

kim hong-do

Born 1745 Died 1806

south korea's master of genre painting kim hong-do, a prominent korean painter from the joseon dynasty, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating genre paintings. born in 1745, kim's work is characterized by its remarkable attention to detail and its ability to capture the essence of everyday life, drawing parallels with the dutch golden age. artistic style and influences kim hong-do's artistic style is notable for its realism and nuanced depictions of ordinary people. his art name, danwon (단원), reflects his dedication to capturing the intricacies of human experience. this…

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An Interactive Constellation

The Subject Atlas

A chart of kim hong-do's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.

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Spokes — Subject

Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.

Rings — Career Period

Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.

Threads — Shared Context

Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.

kim hong-do

1745 - 1806

The Subject Atlas

Spokes — Subject

Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

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