Changwon City Publishes Korea's First Dictionary of Calligraphy Terms

The Fruit of 50 Years of Calligraphy Life by Calligrapher Hanme Jo Hyunpan

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Korea's first specialized dictionary on calligraphy terminology, the 'Calligraphy Terminology Dictionary,' was published, and a book launch event was held on the 23rd at The Gallery in Masan Lotte Department Store.

This book is regarded as a significant achievement for the development of Korean calligraphy, representing the culmination of over 50 years of calligraphy experience by calligrapher Hanme Jo Hyunpan.

The dictionary contains 560 pages of content reflecting the author's insights gained through long-term calligraphy practice.

Calligrapher Hanme Jo Hyunpan, born in 1952, has received awards such as the Excellence Award at the Korea Art Exhibition and the Excellence Award at the Gyeongnam Art Exhibition, and has held seven solo exhibitions, establishing his career as a professional calligrapher.

The calligraphy exhibition, held in conjunction with the book launch, will continue until July 6. Folding screen works such as 'Gagopa,' 'Joguk Gangsang,' and 'Bumo Eun Jung Gyeong' are on display.

Additionally, famous inscriptions personally written by the author, such as "The sun and moon are beyond the void, and the sky and earth are within the Taeguk" (Choe Chiwon), and "Bright moonlight sprouts from the forest, and deep spring water flows from the rocky shore" (Shin Heum), also attract attention.

Meanwhile, on the 2nd floor of the Changwon City Masan Literature Museum, a special exhibition commemorating the donation of calligraphy works by Jo Hyunpan, titled 'Changwon's Poetry Collection Special Exhibition,' will continue until July 4.

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