What is the thematic context of Untitled?

parisian artistic influences, korean natural motifs, abstract geometric forms, early abstract exploration, stylized nature elements

UntitledKim Whan-Ki · 1958

Abstract Art
1958
Modern
42.0 x 28.0 cm
Ewha Womans University Museum

Kim Whan-Ki (1913 – 1974)

A pioneer of Korean abstract art, Kim Whanki masterfully blended Eastern spirituality with Western formal rigor in iconic works like Work 20-V-74 to create a meditative realm that invites you to discover his cosmic vision.

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Kim Whanki, the pioneer of Korean abstract art, expressed a Korean sentiment and sense of beauty through understated formative language by choosing natural and traditional subjects such as mountains, rivers, the moon, cranes, Japanese apricots, and moon jars. Untitled, a work belonging to the period when he studied in Paris, concisely expresses the shapes of the round moon, mountains, and birds flying above them as simple stylized lines and shapes, thereby displaying abstractness.

About this artwork

Title: Untitled
Artist: Kim Whan-Ki
Year: 1958
Original dimensions: 42.0 x 28.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Ewha Womans University Museum
Movement: Abstract Art
Period: Modern
Creative period: Paris Period

Quick Facts

Year: 1958
Artistic style: Abstract
Artist: Kim Whanki
Subject or theme: Moon, mountains, and birds
Dimensions: 42 x 28 cm

Questions & Answers

Is "Untitled" by Kim Whan-Ki a portrait, landscape or square composition?

The format of "Untitled" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

What is the creation date of "Untitled" by Kim Whan-Ki?

"Untitled" dates from 1958. The date places the work within Kim Whan-Ki's career and its era.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Untitled"?

The color analysis of "Untitled" by Kim Whan-Ki records a serene contrast and a strong color unity harmony.

What subjects appear in "Untitled" by Kim Whan-Ki?

The subjects of "Untitled" are abstract, birds, nature, sky, ocean, minimalism, korean art.

At what age did Kim Whan-Ki make "Untitled"?

When "Untitled" was created in 1958, Kim Whan-Ki - born in 1913 - was 45 years old.

How is the mood of "Untitled" by Kim Whan-Ki described?

"Untitled" has a serene atmosphere.

Who is the artist behind "Untitled"?

"Untitled" was created by Kim Whan-Ki. The information on this page describes Kim Whan-Ki's original work.