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Chunhwa
Chunhwa () is a term referring to the Korean erotic art tradition, mainly during the Joseon era. History According to ''Maeyanghanrok'', written by Park Yang Han during the reign of King Yongjo, the tradition was first imported from China in the form of an ivory sculpture. But considering the time period, it is also speculated that the tradition can be traced back to the late Goryeo period during an interchange with the Yuan dynasty. The tradition flourished when many novels from the Ming and Qing dynasties were imported, which caused a boom of interest in sexual subjects. However, compared to the traditions of Shunga of Japan and Chungongtu of China, it did not become as mainstream due to the country's strong Confucian values. Most of the examples found were done by anonymous artists, and the depictions were not as explicit as other East Asian counterparts. The tradition was also influenced by the style of Pungsokhwa, the tradition of genre paintings in Korea depicting the everyd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunga
is a type of Japanese erotic art typically executed as a kind of ukiyo-e, often in Woodcut, woodblock print format. While rare, there are also extant erotic painted handscrolls which predate ukiyo-e. Translated literally, the Japanese word ''shunga'' means ''picture of spring''; "spring" is a common euphemism for sex. Shunga, as a subset of ukiyo-e, was enjoyed by all social groups in the Edo period, despite being out of favor with the shogunate. The ukiyo-e movement sought to idealize contemporary urban living and appeal to the new chōnin class. Shunga followed the aesthetics of everyday life and widely varied in its depictions of sexuality. Most ukiyo-e artists made shunga at some point in their careers. History Shunga was heavily influenced by illustrations in Chinese medicine manuals beginning in the Muromachi era (1336 to 1573). Zhou Fang (Tang Dynasty), Zhou Fang, a notable Tang dynasty, Tang-dynasty Chinese painter, is also thought to have been influential. He, li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
