Title: A survey on the epistolary calligraphy art of Kim Jeonghui during his early exile period

Authors: Zhenyu Li; Zhan Gao; Fernando Jorge Matias Sanches Oliveira

Addresses: The School of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China ' The School of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China ' Tecnologia e Comunicacao, IADE-UE Faculdade de Design, Lisbon, Portugal

Abstract: Kim Jeonghui holds the highest esteem as a calligrapher in Joseon and played a significant role in cultural exchanges between China and Joseon. His creation of the 'Chusa style' marked a new trend in the calligraphy scene of late Joseon. The early period of his exile was a crucial phase for his engagement with external influences and learning, serving as a key moment in the formation of his artistic style. This study examines three key stages in his development: his foundational learning phase, his period of artistic training, and the time from his official appointment up to the early stage of his exile. By analysing these stages from the perspectives of calligraphy studies and aesthetics, this paper seeks to further explore the formative clues of the 'Chusa style' while offering a theoretical reference for understanding the development of calligraphic aesthetics in both Qing China and Joseon.

Keywords: Kim Jeonghui; early exile period; letters; calligraphy art.

DOI: 10.1504/IJART.2025.147849

International Journal of Arts and Technology, 2025 Vol.15 No.3, pp.308 - 324

Received: 03 Apr 2025
Accepted: 13 May 2025
Published online: 04 Aug 2025 *