Early Modern
kiwon, yoo hanji
Born 1760
Died 1834
A Brushstroke Across Eras: The Life and Art of Kiwon, Yoo Hanji
Kiwon, Yoo Hanji (兪漢芝, 綺園, 1760-1834) emerges from the annals of Korean history as a quintessential *wenren* – a scholar-official artist deeply embedded in the cultural and intellectual currents of his time. Born in Korea during the late Joseon dynasty, a period marked by both artistic flourishing and socio-political upheaval, Yoo Hanji wasn’t merely a calligrapher; he wa…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through kiwon, yoo hanji's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups kiwon, yoo hanji's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.