Abstract Expressionism · 1966

Totem (Yi Eungro, 1966)

Yi Eungro (1904–1989) made Totem. It dates from 1966. It belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement. It is kept at Lee Ungno Museum in Daegu, South Korea. It measures 181 × 91 cm.

1966
181 × 91 cm
Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu

Totem by Yi Eungro, 1966, Lee Ungno Museum.

Totem: the essentials

Title: Totem
Artist: Yi Eungro (1904–1989)
Artist born in: Seoul, South Korea
Date: 1966
Dimensions: 181 × 91 cm
Where to see it: Lee Ungno Museum, Daegu, South Korea
Movement: Abstract Expressionism
Subject: abstract sculpture, organic forms, textured metal, spiral design, korean art”, “modern art”

Which museum holds Totem?

Lee Ungno Museum

Daegu, South Korea

A Symphony of Ink and Modernity: The Legacy of Lee Ungno In the heart of Daejeon’s cultural landscape, the Lee Ungno Museum stands as a profound testament to the transformative power of artistic vision. This institution serves as a bridge between eras, offering a rare glimpse into the soul of a man who successfully synthesized the meditative weight of Eastern ink wash painting with the bold, experimental frontiers of Western modernism. To step into this museum is to enter a space where the ancient traditions of Korean calligraphy meet the electric energy of European abstract expressionism, creating a dialogue that resonates across generations.

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Yi Eungro, Totem (1966), Lee Ungno Museum.

Questions about Totem

Is there a factsheet about "Totem" by Yi Eungro for students?

The Guide page of "Totem" by Yi Eungro offers a printable two-sheet factsheet: the artwork with its identity table, a decade band placing it in the artist's lifetime, other works by the artist, the measured color palette, and ready-to-copy citations in four styles.

What color harmony does "Totem" by Yi Eungro display?

The colors of "Totem" by Yi Eungro show a discordant palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

What explains the copyright situation of "Totem" by Yi Eungro?

"Totem" by Yi Eungro is still protected by copyright. Copyright terms are measured from the artist's death, and Yi Eungro died in 1989.

Is "Totem" held in the country of its creator?

Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. "Totem" is held in South Korea, while Yi Eungro was born in South Korea.

Who created "Totem" and what style is it in?

"Totem" was created by Yi Eungro in the Abstract Expressionism style. Artist and movement identify the work's tradition.

How do movement and era meet in "Totem" by Yi Eungro?

"Totem" belongs to the Abstract Expressionism movement, and its creator worked in the Modern era.

How light is "Totem" overall?

Overall, "Totem" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Is Yi Eungro, creator of "Totem", known under other names?

Yi Eungro appears under the alternate names Lee Ungno.

What is the luminance of "Totem" by Yi Eungro?

The luminance recorded for "Totem" by Yi Eungro is luminous.

About the artist, Yi Eungro

1904–1989, South Korea

Yi Eungro

**early life and training** lee ungno, also known as yi eungro, was a korean-born french painter and printmaker born in séoul, south korea in 1904. his early life was marked by a brief stint at the hongseong botong hakyo (홍성보통학교, 홍城초등학교, 洪城普通學校), after which he dedicated himself to studying painting under yeomjae song tae-hoe from 1920. **artistic career in korea and japan** lee ungno's artistic career began in earnest when he moved to seoul in 1922, becoming an apprentice to celebrated calligrapher-painter-photographer haegang kim gyu-jin. he primarily learned to paint the four gentlemen in the 'haegang style.' notably, his inkwash painting of a bamboo, mukjuk (묵죽, 墨竹, ink bamboo), won a prize in the 3rd annual joseon art exhibition.

About Yi Eungro Notable works by Yi Eungro