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What is the thematic context of Composition?

mesopotamian & i ching echoes, korean inkwash tradition, western printmaking techniques, seal carving connection, abstract thought exploration, early abstract korean art, parisian exhibition piece

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In the 1970s and ‘80s, Lee Ungno produced a lot of print works that were connected with his Abstract Letter or People series in content, while showing diverse textural expressions. This work among those stands out with its round shape full of different angular figures, calling up Mesopotamian cuneiform. They are mostly geometric forms but if we look at them closely, we see they are also human or bird-like figures: the repetition of such forms conjures up prehistoric rock engravings while the repetition of lines reminds us of the hexagrams of the I Ching. This work, whose canvas is constructed with forms seemingly developed from multiple origins, employs Western print making technique; but on the other hand, it is linked to traditional seal carving. The image of this woodcut was used for his solo exhibition poster at the Galerie Koryo in Paris in 1978.

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What is "Composition" about?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro depicts: abstract geometry, geometric forms, prehistoric symbols, i ching patterns, monochrome design, korean art history, circular composition.

What is the luminance of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro has a luminous luminance. Luminance describes how much light the colors appear to reflect.

How harmonious are the colors of "Composition" by Yi Eungro?

"Composition" by Yi Eungro displays a balanced harmony color harmony.

At what age did Yi Eungro make "Composition"?

Yi Eungro was 74 years old when creating "Composition" in 1978. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1904.

Who is the artist behind "Composition"?

"Composition" is attributed to Yi Eungro.

In what year was "Composition" by Yi Eungro created?

The creation of "Composition" by Yi Eungro is dated 1978.

In which year and which movement was "Composition" made?

"Composition" was created in 1978 as a work of the Abstract Expressionism movement. Date and movement anchor the artwork in art history.

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Artist Biography

early life and training

lee ungno, also known as yi eungro, was a korean-born french painter and printmaker born in séoul, south korea in 1904. his early life was marked by a brief stint at the hongseong botong hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), after which he dedicated himself to studying painting under yeomjae song tae-hoe from 1920.

artistic career in korea and japan

lee ungno's artistic career began in earnest when he moved to seoul in 1922, becoming an apprentice to celebrated calligrapher-painter-photographer haegang kim gyu-jin. he primarily learned to paint the four gentlemen in the 'haegang style.' notably, his inkwash painting of a bamboo, mukjuk (묵죽, 墨竹, ink bamboo), won a prize in the 3rd annual joseon art exhibition. lee ungno consecutively won prizes in the joseon art exhibition throughout the colonial period. however, he believed that eastern ink painters should modernize their style. in the early 1930s, lee began producing inkwash landscapes influenced by new, modern eastern ink painting styles and naturalistic renditions found in western-style paintings.

international recognition and later life

after training in traditional inkwash painting in korea from the 1920s to the 1930s, lee gradually experimented with western-style painting techniques in japan. his works from the 1950s showcase creative attempts at merging eastern medium and brushstrokes with western perspective and forms. lee ungno relocated to france in 1958, where he fully established his standing as an abstract artist. he is most known for his series of ink and paper collage, abstract letters, and crowd paintings that developed during his stay in france.

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**legacy** lee ungno is credited for forming part of the first generation of korean abstract artists and contributing to the diversification in the use of eastern material in modern and contemporary art. the lee ungno museum, opened in 2007 in daejeon, south korea, preserves, displays, and promotes artworks and materials related to the artist. **sources:** * [https://WahooArt.com/@/yi-eungro](https://WahooArt.com/@/yi-eungro) * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yi_eungro](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yi_eungro)

Yi Eungro

1904 - 1989 , South Korea

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Full Name: Yi Eungro (Lee Ungno)
Nationality: Korean-French
Date Of Birth: 1904
Date Of Death: 1989
Place Of Birth: Seoul, South Korea
Notable Artworks: ['Composition']
Artistic Movement Or Style: Eastern & Western Expressionism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist: ['Yeomjae Song Tae-hoe']
Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Haegang Style']

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