Sin Saimdang facts for kids
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Shin Saimdang (born December 5, 1504 – died June 20, 1551) was a very talented Korean artist, writer, and poet. She was also a skilled calligrapher, which means she had beautiful handwriting. Many people remember her as a role model for her wisdom and kindness. Her respectful nickname was Eojin Eomeoni, which means "Wise Mother."
Shin Saimdang was born in a place called Gangneung in Gangwon Province, Korea. Her birth home, named Ojukheon, is still standing today and is a famous historical site. She was the mother of Yi I, who became a very important scholar in Korea. Her real name was Shin In Seon. She used several pen names, like Saim, Saimdang, Inimdang, and Imsajae. She lived at the same time as another famous poet, Heo Nansseolheon, and they were sometimes seen as rivals.
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Shin Saimdang's Amazing Work
Shin Saimdang was known for her many talents. She created beautiful art and wrote moving poems.
Her Wonderful Paintings
Shin Saimdang was a gifted painter. She started a special style of painting called Chochungdo, which focused on plants and insects. Imagine tiny, detailed pictures of flowers, leaves, and all sorts of bugs!
Some of her famous paintings include:
- Landscape (Hangul: 자리도, Hanja: 紫鯉圖)
- Mountains and Rivers (Hangul: 산수도, Hanja: 山水圖)
- Grass and Insect Painting (Hangul: 초충도, Hanja: 草蟲圖)
- Geese Among Reeds (Hangul: 노안도, Hanja: 蘆雁圖)
Her Beautiful Poetry
Shin Saimdang also wrote many poems that showed her deep feelings. Two of her well-known poems are:
- Looking Back at my Parents' Home while Going Over Daegwallyeong Pass (Hangul: 유대관령망친정, Hanja: 踰大關嶺望親庭). This poem shows her thoughts about her family home.
- Thinking of Parents (Hangul: 사친, Hanja: 思親). This poem is especially about her mother.
Images for kids
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Chochungdo, a painting genre initiated by Shin Saimdang, depicting plants and insects
See also
In Spanish: Shin Saimdang para niños
