Munjong

(b 1414; reg 1450-52; d 1452). Korean king and calligrapher. The son of SEJONG, he was the fifth king of the Choson dynasty (1392-1910). He was known for his learning and respect for scholarship; his interests ranged from Neo-Confucian philosophy to astronomy and mathematics. Munjong was famous for his calligraphy in the regular, clerical and grass scripts in the style of Zhao Mengfu (see ZHAO, (1)),the Chinese statesman, painter and calligrapher of the Yuan period (1279-1368). Songsol-ch'e, named after Zhao's sobriquet, was the most influential style of calligraphy in Korea for centuries. Occasionally Munjong also tried ink paintings. Although none of his works survive, it is recorded that he gave a painting of plum blossoms in snow to his brother, Prince Anp'yong (see YI YONG), the most talented of Sejong's sons.

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Munjong (문종/文宗) is the temple name of two Korean kings. It may refer to:

• Munjong of Goryeo (r.1046-1083)
• Munjong of Joseon (r.1450-1452)

See also

• Wenzong (Chinese romanization)

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