Tohwasŏ (), translated as Korean Royal Academy of Painting, was an administrative office of the Joseon period responsible for drawing pictures requested by other government offices. It was originally called Tohwawŏn () during the Goryeo period until it was later renamed under Yejong,
Organization and roles
According to the
Kyŏngguk taejŏn, or National Code, the organizational structure of the Tohwasŏ comprised one Jeju (), two Byeolje (), and twenty miscellaneous workers. The organization's main task was to paint artworks for the nation, such as
Uigwe. In addition, its artists drew portraits of the king, popular men and maps.
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Hwawon
Artists who worked within the Tohwasŏ were called Hwawon or Hwasa. An Gyeon, who was a hwawon during the reign of Sejong the Great, is renowned for his Shan shui, and for the works Mongyudowondo and Sasipaljungdo. Kim Hong-do and Shin Yun-bok were also renowned Hwawon for their drawings.
See also
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Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture
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Accademia di San Luca
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Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
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Prussian Academy of Arts
