四佳 徐居正의 書畵認識에 관한 고찰 -儒ㆍ佛ㆍ道 三敎의 融和的 審美를 중심으로

Abstract

This is a paper to examine the recognition of calligraphy works and paintings of Saga, Seo-Geojeong who was a civil minister and scholar to represent the period of Renaissance in the early stage of Chosun dynasty. Since the literature thoughts based on Confucianism as the country’s policy of early stage of Chosun came to a foundation stone of independent arts development till the late period of Chosun, it might be an important assignment to understand the recognition of calligraphy works and paintings developing process for us. He pursued various views of aesthetics in creation and criticism to calligraphic works and paintings based on the harmony between Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and etc. Although his literature world claims to stand for traditional scholar-official with the view of Neo-Confucianism, he also showed great talent for the poetry, literature, calligraphic works, paintings, miscellaneous notes and comics including the intercommunion with Buddhist. He did not permit to be locked in the frame of Neo-Confucian view as far as the arts are concerned and pursued liberal artistic esthetical awareness of the spirit of Buddhist and the natural view of Taoism. Seo-Geojeong, a representative and meritorious artist, took the position of official examiner for civil service that was artists' object of envy for 22 years. Therefore, it could be surmised that he had a great influence on other artists . Under such circumstances, it is expected to get some trends regarding the aesthetic value and aspect of beauty implementation of calligraphy works and paintings from general artists on the early stage of Chosun Dynasty.