a. 사랑받는, 사랑하는
Kim Whanki, one of the most beloved Korean artists, is considered the leading figure in the first generation of Korean Abstract painters.
abstract
a. 추상적인
During this period, objects were given more simplified shapes, and his art became more abstract.
devote … to -ing
…을 ~에 바치다[헌신하다]
All his life, he devoted himself to discovering the essence of Korean beauty.
cease
v. 중지하다; 중지되다
He was a man who never ceased to challenge himself and grow as an artist.
challenge
v. 도전하다
He decided to go to New York to challenge himself and extend his artistic boundaries.
occupation
n. 점령
During the Japanese occupation, he spent most of his adolescent years in Seoul and then
studied painting in Japan.
adolescent
a. 청소년의
During the Japanese occupation, he spent most of his adolescent years in Seoul and then
studied painting in Japan.
independence
n. 독립
After Korea achieved its independence from Japan, he became both a promising painter and respected professor at an art college in Seoul.
promising
a. 유망한
After Korea achieved its independence from Japan, he became both a promising painter and respected professor at an art college in Seoul.
break out
발발하다
When the Korean War broke out in 1950, he went to Busan for safety.
portray
v. 그리다, 묘사하다
His paintings Shanty and Refugee Train
portrayed the hard life of the common people during wartime.
give in to
~에 굴복하다
If we give in to external force, we cannot initiate even the initial phase of reformation.
pottery
n. 도자기 (그릇들)
He collected old Korean paintings and pottery.
porcelain
n. 도자기
He especially loved large white porcelain moon jars.
blossom
n. 꽃
Along with jars, he often included mountains, plum blossoms, and the moon as subjects in his paintings.
subject
n. 대상, 소재
Along with jars, he often included mountains, plum blossoms, and the moon as subjects in his paintings.
represent
v. 나타내다
Most of these paintings were in his characteristic blue tones, which represented the color of the sea near his hometown.
object
n. 사물, 대상
Paintings like Jars and Plum Blossoms and Jar and Moon represent his love of Korean
pottery and other traditional objects.
simplify
v. 단순화하다
Viewers could see certain forms in his paintings although the objects were simplified.
outstanding
a. 뛰어난
He was not satisfied with being an outstanding painter only within Korea.
resign
v. 사임하다
In 1956, he resigned from the college and went to Paris.
concentrate on
~에 집중하다
He concentrated on delivering the beauty of traditional Korean objects on canvas to the people of France.
eternal
a. 영원한
In his famous work Song of Eternity, he included natural objects from the sipjangsaeng, the 10 symbols of eternal life, such as water, stones, mountains, clouds, and pine trees.
critic
n. 비평가
The painting was praised by art critics for combining Asian concepts and ideals with abstraction.
combine ... with ~
~와 …을 결합하다
The painting was praised by art critics for combining Asian concepts and ideals with abstraction.
ideal
n. 이상
The painting was praised by art critics for combining Asian concepts and ideals with abstraction.
prominent
a. 저명한
Kim Whanki returned to Seoul in 1959 and quickly regained his fame as a prominent artist.
boundary
n. 경계(선)
He decided to go to New York to challenge himself and extend his artistic boundaries.
negative
a. 부정적인
In the beginning, he received negative reviews from critics.
review
n. 비평, 감상
In the beginning, he received negative reviews from critics.
exhibition
n. 전시회
A group of paintings were lost during an exhibition.
financial
a. 금전의
With loneliness and financial difficulty, he tried to find a way to survive in New York as an artist.
survive
v. 살아남다
He tried to find a way to survive in New York as an artist.
eventually
ad. 결국
During his 11 years in New York, Kim Whanki’s style eventually reached complete abstraction.
element
n. 요소
He gradually took away figures and filled his canvases with basic elements such as dots and lines.
dot
n. 점
He gradually took away figures and filled his canvases with basic elements such as dots and lines.
long for
~을 갈망하다
The whole nation is longing for the end of dispute and the prospect of peace.
unique
a. 독특한
He began to use only dots and created his own unique style called “dot painting.”
countless
a. 수많은
In dot paintings, he filled big canvases with countless dots.
characteristic
a. 특징적인
Most of these paintings were in his characteristic blue tones.
pass away
사망하다
Kim Whanki passed away in New York in 1974.
entire
a. 전체의
Throughout his entire life, his artistic passion never grew old or became weak.
multicultural
a. 다문화의
Malaysia is a multicultural country, where Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and traditional Malay cultures coexist with European influences.
coexist
v. 공존하다
Malaysia is a multicultural country, where Chinese, Indian, Islamic, and traditional Malay cultures coexist with European influences.
destination
n. 목적지
Hawaii is a popular tourist destination many people visit.
tropical
a. 열대의
Penang is a tropical island located off the northwest coast of Malaysia.
settler
n. 정착민
Its capital, George Town, was built by British settlers in the late 18th century and named after King George III.
name after
~의 이름을 따서 짓다
Its capital, George Town, was built by British settlers in the late 18th century and named after King George III.
diverse
a. 다양한
Our city is becoming more and more diverse in race and cultural background.
be struck by
~에 감명받다, 끌리다
As soon as we entered George Town, I was struck by its unique beauty.
mixture
n. 혼합물
Many buildings looked neither completely Western nor completely Eastern but a mixture of the two.
blend
v. 섞다, 혼합하다
Laksa is a spicy noodle soup that blends Chinese and Malay cuisine.
cuisine
n. 요리법, 요리
Laksa is a spicy noodle soup that blends Chinese and Malay cuisine.
luxurious
a. 화려한, 사치스러운
My favorite was Blue Mansion, a large, luxurious house built in the 19th century.
vivid
a. (빛·색깔이) 선명한
Painted in vivid blue and built in a style that combined Chinese and European architecture, it was both beautiful and unique at the same time.
architecture
n. 건축
Painted in vivid blue and built in a style that combined Chinese and European architecture, it was both beautiful and unique at the same time.
impressive
a. 인상적인
The next day, we went to see some impressive historical temples.
carving
n. 조각품
We went to see Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, which is covered with colorful carvings of countless Hindu gods and goddesses.
immigrant
n. 이민자
It is called that because many Armenian immigrants moved to this district in the 19th century.
trader
n. 상인
They did not stay long, and soon Chinese traders replaced them.
replace
v. 대신하다, 대체하다
They did not stay long, and soon Chinese traders replaced them.
in need of
~이 필요한
Although there were many white buildings, some badly in need of paint, there were also many other buildings painted in yellow, pink, orange, and brick-red.
slightly
ad. 약간
The colorfulness and slightly different decorations of the buildings made the whole street look really delightful.
decoration
n. 장식
The colorfulness and slightly different decorations of the buildings made the whole street look really delightful.
mural
n. 벽화
People are painting a mural on the wall.
artistically
ad. 예술적으로
Some of them were quite realistic, while others were artistically simplified or somewhat abstract.
local
a. 지역의
I was surprised to learn that these works of art were created not only by local people but also by artists from all parts of the world.
be known as
~라고 알려져 있다
Penang Street Market is known as the best place to see local crafts.
craft
n. 공예품
Penang Street Market is known as the best place to see local crafts.
ethnic
a. 민족 전통적인, 민족의
It really was full of beautiful ethnic goods, including clothes, shoes, wood carvings, woven baskets, and much more.
weave
v. 짜다
It really was full of beautiful ethnic goods, including clothes, shoes, wood carvings, woven baskets, and much more.
atmosphere
n. 분위기
The atmosphere was so lively and exciting that the entire event felt more like a small festival than a market.
sculpture
n. 조각품
My parents bought a small wooden sculpture of a monkey.
inhabitant
n. 주민
The seller explained that it was traditional artwork made by the Orang Asli, the inhabitants who have lived in Malaysia longer than anyone else.
stall
n. 노점
After having lunch at a food stall, we left for the airport.
have ... in common
~라는 공통점이 있다
I thought that Malaysia and Korea might have more in common than I had originally imagined.
tragic
a. 비극의
Like Korea, Malaysia was occupied by other countries but overcame this tragic history to achieve economic and cultural development.
embrace
v. 포용하다
I was deeply impressed by how the Malaysians have embraced their diversity and how it has made its culture richer.
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