Buddhist Central Museum's "The Buddha Revealed at the Tip of the Brush" Exhibition Features Newly Rotated National Treasures
"Yeongsanhwesangdo" and "Palsangdo" Replaced for Special Exhibition
The Buddhist Central Museum of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism announced on May 26 that it will replace some of the exhibits in its special exhibition, "Hoseon Uigyeom: The Buddha Revealed at the Tip of the Brush," which highlights the legacy of Uigyeom, a Buddhist monk-painter of the Joseon Dynasty known as the "Immortal of the Brush." The exhibition will run until June 29.
The newly displayed sacred relics include three previously unexhibited pieces from the set of six "Sixteen Arhats Paintings" (Treasure) from Heungguksa Temple in Yeosu, as well as the "Yeongsanhwesangdo" (National Treasure) and the "Palsangdo" (National Treasure) from Songgwangsa Temple in Sunchon, among a total of twelve works.
The "Yeongsanhwesangdo" and "Palsangdo" were created under the direction of Monk Uigyeom in 1725 to be enshrined in the Yeongsanjeon Hall at Songgwangsa Temple. The "Yeongsanhwesangdo," which depicts Shakyamuni Buddha preaching on Vulture Peak, and the "Palsangdo," which illustrates eight major episodes from the life of Shakyamuni, are considered extremely valuable as they retain the complete width of the original works. Recognized for their outstanding academic, artistic, and religious value, they were elevated to National Treasure status last year. This is the first time the entire width of these works has been publicly displayed at the Songgwangsa Temple site.
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An exhibition official stated, "There has been a strong response because visitors can view Uigyeom's Buddhist paintings, most of which are designated as national heritage, all in one place," adding, "We hope this exhibition will provide an opportunity to experience Uigyeom's Buddhist paintings up close and appreciate their artistic depth."
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