Korean Renaissance

Renaissance - mean “rebirth” or “reawakening”.

Renaissance is - a time when economies flourish and cultures develop

Korea went through a renaissance from - 1400 to 1900 CE

Artwork from the period shows how the culture was developing

Donggwoldo was painted around the year - 1826 to 1831 CE

It was painted - during the reign of King Sunjo

The painting shows - the two-palace complex near present day Seoul.

The places are - Changdeokgung Palace and Changgyeonggung Palace located on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace

The painting shows the buildings from a - bird’s-eye view of the grounds

The paintings fit 16 folded screens that extend to 576 cm wide and 273 cm long.

Describe the organization of the city - Rectangular in shape – houses protected by walls and connected by regular pathways

Rural or outlying areas depict agricultural fields and trees or orchards.

The higher terrain provides protection as well as a possible source of watershed Highly planned and maintained streets, walls, public squares and landscaping.