Korean painting, as an independent form, began around 108 B.C., around the fall of Gojoseon, making it one of the oldest in the world. The artwork of that time period evolved into the various styles that characterized the Three Kingdoms of Korea period, most notably the paintings and frescoes that adorn the tombs of Goguryeo's royalty. During the Three Kingdoms period and through the Goryeo dynasty, Korean painting was characterized primarily by a combination of Korean-style landscapes, facial features, Buddhist-centered themes, and an emphasis on celestial observation that was facilitated by the rapid development of Korean astronomy. It wasn't until the Joseon dynasty that Confucian themes began to take root in Korean paintings, used in harmony with indigenous aspects.
korean painting as an independent form began around 108 bc around the fall of gojoseon making it one of the oldest in the world the artwork of that time period evolved into the various styles that characterized the three kingdoms of korea period most notably the paintings and frescoes that adorn the tombs of goguryeo's royalty during the three kingdoms period and through the goryeo dynasty korean painting was characterized primarily by a combination of korean-style landscapes facial features buddhist-centered themes and an emphasis on celestial observation that was facilitated by the rapid development of korean astronomy it wasn't until the joseon dynasty that confucian themes began to take root in korean paintings used in harmony with indigenous aspects