Drawing Munjado, Korean Folk Painting

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We are pleased to announce the forthcoming craft event: ‘Drawing Munjado, Korean Folk Painting’.

This fun drawing class is for all levels with no art experience necessary.

What is Munjado?

Munjado, also known as hyeokpilhwa are a kind of minhwa (Korean folk painting) mixed with calligraphy. Munjado artists depict Hanja characters augmented by adding ornamented patterns, animal and floral motifs etc.

What is Minhwa?

Minhwa, meaning ‘painting of the people’ or ‘popular painting’ offers a vibrant window into traditional Korean life. These folk paintings portray the simple and unaffected daily lives of ordinary people. An invaluable part of Korea’s cultural heritage, folk paintings illustrate the mythology, religion, and mindset of the Korean people.

Minhwa is free from the stereotypical drawing of the old classics as they were predominantly created by nonprofessional painters. Therefore, Minhwa is liberal and free-spirited in its delivery, whilst being consistent in structure, composition and presentation.

By drawing Munjado, Korean folk paintings, this event explores the history of Korean art and traditional Korean culture, while celebrating Korean craft in a fun event.

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