Gim Hwangi Writing Assignment
Whitney W
Professor Villela
History of World Art 1
September 7, 2013
Writing Assignment #1: Gim Hwangi: Gim Hwangi was influenced by constructionism and geometric abstraction and soon became one of twentieth century Korea’s influential painters. In his pieces, he typically adopted the date of a work’s creation as its title -- 5-IV-71. His paintings illustrate the paradox that the modern artist faces while finding a distinctive, personal style. This image is considered both Buddhist or Taoist. The two circular radiating patterns incorporate both native and naturalized elements from diverse Korean and Chinese traditions. In this particular piece, 5-IV-71, there are three specific colors that show; blue, grey and white. The only image
Professor Villela
History of World Art 1
September 7, 2013
Writing Assignment #1: Gim Hwangi: Gim Hwangi was influenced by constructionism and geometric abstraction and soon became one of twentieth century Korea’s influential painters. In his pieces, he typically adopted the date of a work’s creation as its title -- 5-IV-71. His paintings illustrate the paradox that the modern artist faces while finding a distinctive, personal style. This image is considered both Buddhist or Taoist. The two circular radiating patterns incorporate both native and naturalized elements from diverse Korean and Chinese traditions. In this particular piece, 5-IV-71, there are three specific colors that show; blue, grey and white. The only image