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Lee, Jung-Seob

1916 - 1956

Quick Facts

  • Born: 1916, Gyeongnam Province, South Korea
  • Mediums: acrylic on canvas
  • Works on APS: 25
  • Top-ranked work: A Bull
  • Room fit: living room
  • Movements:
    • modern korean art
    • korean modernism
  • Corpus themes:
    • family values
    • korean tradition
    • symbolic imagery
    • post-war korea
    • resilience
  • Art period: Modern

a korean master of oil paintings

lee, jung-seob, a prominent south korean artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating oil paintings. born in pyeongannamdo, south korea in 1916, lee's artistic journey was marked by innovation and a deep connection with his heritage.

artistic contributions

lee jung-seob is best known for his iconic piece 'white ox', a testament to his skillful use of oil paints. this masterpiece, among others, showcases his unique style that blends traditional korean elements with modern techniques.
  • key works:
    • family and pigeon (national museum of korea, seoul, south korea) - a poignant oil on paper piece.
    • boys, fish, and crab (national museum of korea, seoul, south korea) - a watercolor showcasing lee's versatility.
    • two boys and deer (national museum of korea, seoul, south korea) - another example of his watercolor prowess.
  • museums featuring his work:
    • national museum of korea (seoul, south korea)

legacy and influence

lee jung-seob's passing in seoul in 1956 marked the end of an era but also paved the way for future generations of korean artists. his influence can be seen in the works of many contemporary korean painters. explore more of lee jung-seob's art: [https://WikiOO.org/@/lee-jung-seob](https://WikiOO.org/@/lee-jung-seob) | discover an extensive collection of his paintings on WikiOO. learn about other renowned artists: /en/art/list/ | browse through the list of greatest artists at WikiOO.

Questions & Answers

How can I follow Lee, Jung-Seob's work year by year?

A timeline of Lee, Jung-Seob's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

Which artworks by Lee, Jung-Seob are the most viewed?

Statistics about Lee, Jung-Seob's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

Where can I see all artworks by Lee, Jung-Seob?

Every work by Lee, Jung-Seob on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

What are the birth city and country of Lee, Jung-Seob?

Lee, Jung-Seob was born in Gyeongnam Province, in South Korea.

Where is Lee, Jung-Seob from?

Lee, Jung-Seob was born in South Korea.

Where can I see the color profile of Lee, Jung-Seob's work?

The color profile of Lee, Jung-Seob's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Lee, Jung-Seob?

Lee, Jung-Seob was born in Gyeongnam Province in 1916.

Art Quiz

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Question 1:
Lee Jung-seob was born in which Korean province?
Question 2:
Which of the following is a key work by Lee Jung-seob?
Question 3:
During which period did Lee Jung-seob study at Bunka Gakuin?
Question 4:
What was a primary subject of Lee Jung-seob's paintings?
Question 5:
Lee Jung-seob tragically died in Seoul due to complications from:
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