About Gang Se-hwang
Lived 1713 – 1791 (aged 77). Gang Se-hwang was a Korean painter, calligrapher and artist.
Kang Sehwang (; 1713–1791) was a high government official but also a representative painter, calligrapher and art critic of the mid Joseon period. He was born in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, the son of Kang Hyŏn. He entered royal service at over sixty years old. Kang pursued and established muninhwa ("paintings by people of culture", referring to the Korean seonbi or literati upper-class) with his own creativity. He helped to develop the 'true view' style of painting and was a teacher of Kim Hongdo.
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Who was Gang Se-hwang?
Joseon dynasty painter (1713-1791)
When was Gang Se-hwang born?
Gang Se-hwang was born on 25 January 1713 in Jinju.
When did Gang Se-hwang die?
Gang Se-hwang died on 23 January 1791 in Seoul.
What was Gang Se-hwang's occupation?
Gang Se-hwang was a painter, calligrapher and artist.
What nationality was Gang Se-hwang?
Gang Se-hwang was Korean.
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