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title: Korean Calligraphy
author: Han Ho
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5679/korean-calligraphy/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Korean Calligraphy

_Authored by Han Ho_

## Image File

[![Korean Calligraphy](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5679.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5679.jpg)

## Image Caption

An example of Korean calligraphy by one of the nation's most renowned calligraphers [Han](https://www.worldhistory.org/Han_Dynasty/) Ho (penname Han Seok-bong) titled "Jeungryu yeojang seochep" (1543~1605). Very often the finest calligraphy was done on [hanji](https://www.worldhistory.org/Hanji/), the traditional high quality paper of ancient [Korea](https://www.worldhistory.org/Korea/).

## Cite This Work

### APA
Ho, H. (2016, September 15). Korean Calligraphy. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5679/korean-calligraphy/>
### Chicago
Ho, Han. "Korean Calligraphy." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 15, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5679/korean-calligraphy/>.
### MLA
Ho, Han. "Korean Calligraphy." *World History Encyclopedia*, 15 Sep 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5679/korean-calligraphy/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Han_Ho-Jeungryu_yeojang_seochep.jpg) by [**Han Ho**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Han_Ho-Jeungryu_yeojang_seochep.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 15 September 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.