Shin Yun-Bok
A Master of the Joseon Dynasty Shin Yun-bok, widely recognized by his art name Hyewon, stands as one of the most captivating figures in the history of Korean art. A painter active during the late Joseon Dynasty, he belonged to an elite group of masters often referred to as the "Three Great Genre Painters." While his contemporaries like Kim Hong-do focused on the simpler, more rugged lives of commoners, Shin Yun-bok carved out a unique…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Shin Yun-Bok'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Shin Yun-Bok'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.
