이화여자대학교박물관

Living amidst the four distinct seasons and capricious climate on the peninsula, Koreans have long respected seasonal customs and changes. In spring, when the earth returns to life, early Koreans held celebrations to wish for a rich harvest and peaceful year ahead. In summer, they escaped the heat by heading for the forested mountainsides where they could indulge in leisure and arts. Come fall, they worked alongside their neighbors to bring in the harvest and enjoyed the bounty of the season. And when winter arrived, they observed customs that helped them reflect on the passing year and prepared for the coming of the New Year. features paintings and pottery that capture the changing seasons in Korea, as well as clothes, accessories and wooden furniture made from seasonal materials, revealing how early Koreans adapted to the climate and responded to nature’s changes.