Shin Saimdang (\uc2e0\uc0ac\uc784\ub2f9<\/strong>) was unusual in that she was a female artist in a rigidly masculine society. Shin Saimdang was the only child, so she was educated like that of a male child. Her husband was also understanding and allowed her to spend her time writing poetry and calligraphy. She is known for her insect paintings like the one in\ucd08\ucda9\ub3c4<\/strong> (\u8349\u87f2<\/strong>\u5716<\/strong>).<\/p>\n Byeon Sang Byeok (\ubcc0\uc0c1\ubcbd<\/strong>) is well known for his cat paintings. One of his more famous works is called \u00a0\uad6d\uc815\ucd94\ubb18<\/strong> (\u83ca\u5ead\u79cb<\/strong>\u732b<\/strong>), which means, \u201can autumn cat in the garden with chrysanthemums\u201d. His depiction of cats were realistic and detailed, with texture, composition and color. Byeon Sang Byeok\u2019s cat drawings also demonstrate the element of movement. He often drew cats in positions where they are about to run or jump.<\/p>\n Yun Duseo (\uc724\ub450\uc11c<\/strong>), also known by his pen name \uacf5\uc7ac<\/strong>, is famous for his self portrait (shown on left). His portrait is praised because it is lifelike and shows a high degree of painting mastery for the Joseon Period. Yun Duseo was born from an educated elite family. He passed the national exam, but gave up a government position to devote his whole life to painting.<\/p>\n Nam Gyeu (\ub0a8\uacc4\uc6b0<\/strong>) is renown for his butterfly paintings. His nickname was nam nabi (\ub0a8\ub098\ube44<\/strong>) or \u201cbutterfly Nam\u201d. His paintings of butterflies and moths are celebrated for their purity, bright colors and attention to detail. Nam Gyeu was born in a high ranking family. He fulfilled his family\u2019s wishes to be a civil servant, but never abandoned his desire to paint.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you want to know about the most famous Korean painters, go here : https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/korean-paintings Let\u2019s continue our discussion of other great Korean artists of the Joseon Period. Kim Deuk Shin (\uae40\ub4dd\uc2e0) followed in the tradition of his father by becoming a royal court painter. Kim Deuk Shin is known for his depictions of the…<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/korean\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2010\/11\/Korea-Nam_Gyewoo-Hwajeopdo-01.jpg\")