Choi Su-sung
Choi Soo-sung (1487–1521), was a prominent scholar and painter of the early Joseon period. He was a poet, painter, calligrapher and mathematician.
| Choi Su-sung | |
| Hangul | 최수성 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Choe Suseong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Susŏng |
Biography
Choi was born on the west side of Gangneung, in the province of Gangwon Province. He studied poetry and calligraphy in Ulsan. His paintings depicted everyday scenes. When he was 35 years old, he was convicted and sent to prison where he eventually died. After his death, he received honors from the prime minister.
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