★ Written by a scholar specializing in Korean art, with both university teaching experience and online course practice, the content is authoritative and accessible.

★ Focuses on the art of the Joseon Dynasty, detailing its styles and themes to help readers quickly grasp the core connotation of Korean art.

★ Interprets the symbolic meaning and national characteristics of Korean painting, satisfying readers’ desire to explore niche Eastern art.

Currently, the series consists of 12 books, including: MiniArt Series: Japanese Art – Masters and Masterpieces, MiniArt Series: Korean Masters and Classic Works, MiniArt Series: Treasures and Masters of Chinese Art, MiniArt Series: Masters and Timeless Treasures of French Art, MiniArt Series: Italian Art Masters and Timeless Masterpieces, MiniArt Series: Art Nouveau – Klimt, Mucha, Gaudí, MiniArt Series: Symbols, Emblems and Allegories in Art, MiniArt Series: Hokusai – Manga, Series and Engravings, MiniArt Series: Masters and Timeless Treasures of German Art, MiniArt Series: Edvard Munch – Art and Inner Monologue, MiniArt Series: Impressionist Masters and Light Masterpieces, MiniArt Series: Masters and Timeless Treasures of Spanish Art.

South Korea is an amazing country, and its rich and unique history is fully reflected in its art and culture. Korean art is renowned for its uniqueness, originality, distinct style, and diverse themes. Korean painting is highly symbolic—deep within each work lies a specific meaning that conveys national characteristics. This mini album can be called an exclusive guide to the art of the Joseon Dynasty. It will teach you to distinguish the styles and themes of Korean art and help you understand the ideological connotations contained in the works of ancient Korean masters.

Elena Anatolyevna Khokhlova is an Associate Professor at the School of Oriental Studies, National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), and a Candidate of Art History. She is the author of the book “Essentials of the History of Korean Art”, the lecturer of the online course “Korean Masters and Classic Works” on the Open Education platform, and the operator of the Telegram channel “korean_art_by_russian” themed on Korean art.