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An Jung-sik
An Jung-sik (, 1861–1919), art name Simjeon (), was an artist who lived at the very end of the Joseon period. An is known for being one of the last painters under the Royal Bureau of Painting, the official painting organization for the Korean monarchy. After the Japanese Annexation of Korea, An became a teacher for multiple painting and calligraphy schools and institutions, inspiring and leading the next generation of Korean painters. He also created his own association called the Association of Painters and Calligraphers (Sohwa Hyeophoe 서화협회), where exhibitions for Korean artists to showcase their work would be hosted. An worked here until his death in 1919, which signified the end of traditional Joseon court painting technique and style. Biography Early life The Royal Bureau of Painting An Jungsik studied painting under Jang Seung-eop, a 19th-century artist known for his ink painting capabilities and overall well-roundedness in an array of painting styles. Jang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
An (Korean Name)
An, also romanized Ahn, is a Korean family name. A total of 109 Korean clans are named 'An', but with different origins. In 2000, there were 637,786 people bearing this surname in South Korea, making it the 20th most common family name in the country, with roughly 2% of the country's population. North Korea does not release figures for surnames, but the percentage is expected to be more than in South Korea. Clan In the traditional Korean clan system, which is still the basis of family registry in South Korea, each clan is distinguished by its '' bongwan'', the notional ancestral seat of the clan. Typically each clan claims a different person as its founder, although there are exceptions. A total of 109 An clans are extant today. However, most of these are very small. The majority of Ans claim membership in the Sunheung Ahn clan. The Kwangju and Juksan clans are also quite large as well; in addition to these, the Tamjin, Gongsan, Chungju, Dongju, Jeuongwon, Ansan, Jecheon, Angang, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
