punggo, kim josoon(楓皐 金祖淳, 1765-1832)
The Architect of Power: Unveiling the Life and Legacy of Kim Josoon (Punggo) Kim Josoon, more commonly known as Punggo – a name that translates to “Maple Grove” – was a pivotal figure in 18th-century Korean history. Born in Andong in 1765 into the esteemed Andong Kim clan, his life intertwined with political maneuvering, literary pursuits, and ultimately, the shaping of the royal court and the destiny of a future queen. Punggo’s story…
The Lifeline
Scroll through punggo, kim josoon(楓皐 金祖淳, 1765-1832)'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.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups punggo, kim josoon(楓皐 金祖淳, 1765-1832)'s works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
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
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.