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i'm in love with these two artists : Kim, Hong-Do and Shin, Yoon-Bok from late 1700's.

Kim Hong-Do is now known as the father of Korean traditional painting. He was a court painter during Chosun Dynasty. He was one of the first artist to paint common people. His realistic depictions of people's everyday lives were favored by the King who was interested in a life outside his palace.

Shin Yoon-Bok is also an important figure in the history of Korean art. It is assumed that he/she was the student of Kim Hong-Do. (it's not certain if it was a she or he.) His work brought a lot of controversies because they were too erotic at the time. I really like his soft, feminine line with details and intense highlights of color.