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yi hwang

1501 – 1570

yi hwang
Renaissance
Renaissance

yi hwang

Born 1501 Died 1570 Works span 1548–1568

Yi Hwang (Toegye): The Soul of Korean Landscape Painting Yi Hwang, revered as Toegye, stands as one of Korea’s most influential thinkers and artists of the Joseon Dynasty (1500-1897). His profound philosophical explorations intertwined seamlessly with his masterful depictions of Korean landscapes—a duality that cemented his place in Korean cultural heritage and continues to inspire admiration today. Beyond simply capturing beauty, Yi…

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dated works
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chapters
1548
first work
1568
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through yi hwang'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.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups yi hwang'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.