lee am
The Soul of Joseon: The Life and Vision of Yi Am In the heart of Seoul, during the transformative years of the late 15th century, a painter emerged whose brush would forever alter the landscape of Korean art. Born in 1499, Yi Am—often referred to as Lee Am—navigated a world of profound cultural shifts within the Joseon Dynasty. As a contemporary of the legendary Sin Saimdang, he occupied a prestigious position within the royal court, e…
The Lifeline
Scroll through lee am'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.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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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
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