An Kyŏn (; ) was a Korean painter of the early Joseon period. He was born in Jigok, Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. He entered royal service as a member of the Dohwaseo, the official painters of the Joseon court. In 1447, he drew Mongyu dowondo, a landscape painting for Grand Prince Anpyeong. Considered the oldest landscape painting by a Korean artist, the painting is currently stored at Tenri University.
His art name was Hyŏndongja () and his courtesy name was Kado ().Britannica Kokusai Dai-Hyakkajiten article "An Kyŏn" (An Ken in Japanese). Shogakukan.
Legacy An Gyeon and his followers led the most influential school of landscape painting during the early Joseon dynasty. Their works were characterized by an asymmetrical three-part composition, carefully arranged objects within open spaces, and a striking contrast between black and white. This style of landscape painting later influenced painters of the Muromachi period in Japan, notably Tenshō Shūbun.
Gallery
See also Korean art Korean culture Korean painting List of Korean painters
References
External links Brief biography of An Kyŏn and gallery Info about Jigok An Kyŏn Festival