Modern
lee do-yeong
Born 1884
Died 1933
Lee Do-yeong: A Pioneer of Modern Korean Illustration
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Lee Do-yeong (also known as lee doyeong), born in Seoul, South Korea in 1884, emerged as a pivotal figure during a period of significant social and political change. He passed away in 1933, leaving behind a legacy that continues to resonate within Korean art history. His journey began with the publication of his first caricature in 1909 in the Daeha…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through lee do-yeong's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups lee do-yeong's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
