Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture

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Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture
Hampyeonh Lee Family Collection. Photograph © Baekje Military Museum. 

Portrait of Lee Sam, 1751. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Ink and colors on silk.

Drawing a line from centuries of Confucian tradition to today’s selfie-culture, Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture presents exquisite traditional draft and finished paintings alongside innovative sculptures, mixed media, and paintings from recent decades. Likeness and Legacy is exclusively at the Asian Art Museum from Aug. 27 to Nov. 29, 2021.

Event Information
Start Date: August 27, 2021
End Date: November 29, 2021
City: San Francisco, CA
Venue: Asian Art Museum

Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture

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