East Asian Art ScreenMade in Korea, Asia Joseon Dynasty
(1392-1910), 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Korean Ink on
paper; mounted as a two-fold screen Currently not on view
1973-262-1Gift of Harry C. Nail, Jr., 1973 The seven woodblock
prints on this screen each consist of a Chinese character formed
to look like a Buddhist figure. Together, the characters read:
Tose insim ip’yònja (It is important that people live in this
world with affection for others in their hearts). Various
objects are also included, such as an incense burner, an alms
bowl, a gourd, a staff, and a Korean mokt’ak (wooden bell).
Numerous variations of ornamental styles of calligraphy have
flourished in China, Japan, and Korea throughout the ages. Often
ornamental scripts merge Chinese characters with painterly
representations of flora, fauna, or human figures.