Articles about dancheongjangs

While surfing the internet I found a few really nice articles about famous dancheongjangs (masters in dancheong paintings) that I wanted to share with you. They present the 20th and 21st centuries' dancheong masters. Some of them include short intervies. Unfortunatelly not all of them are in English. I tested Korean texts by Google Translator and I found that the main idea is translated understandable. The details may appear fallible. Basic knowledge in Korean really helps in reading electronically converted texts of this language. I recommend these articles because I want to popularize the knowledge not only about the decorating style itsef but also about its history and main figures - masters who keep the tradition. Information about thier lifes shows how difficult way they had to cross to gain the artistry of dancheongjang. Moreover it is good to listen to the masters. Those articles present their guidance and valuable hints.

Articles about venerable Man-Bong (만봉 - 萬奉, 이치호 - 李致虎, 1910-2006) - I think he was the most influential dancheongjang of the 20th century. He was a holder of Intangible Cultural Property No. 48 title. Man-Bong raised next generations of dancheongjang. Some of his pupils are also honoured by the title of Intangible Cultural Property. His works and teachings were and still are inspiration for adepts of dancheong art. In my opinion he could be called the Master of the Masters.
만봉스님의 생애와 전승활동 on 문화콘텐츠닷컴
만봉스님은 어떻게 그림을 그리게 되었나 by Lee Sang-gi (이상기) on OhmyNews (오마이뉴스)

Article about Hong Chang-won - Intangible Cultural Property No. 48 and Man-Bong's pupil:
숭례문 복원 중요무형 문화재 홍창원 단청장 by 김문이 on 서울신문

Article about Lee In-sup - Man-Bong's son:

A colorful way to honor kings and deities by Chun Su-jin from Korea Joongang Daily

Article about Song In-jeong - Intangible Cultural Property No. 48 and Man-Bong's pupil:

Song In-jeong by Yang In-sil from "Water, Nature and People" Vol. 30 - Summer 2012

Articles about Hong Jeom-seok - Intangible Cultural Property No. 48:

한국의 장인 - 단청장 홍점석 on 한민족정보마당

홍점석 단청장 (중요무형문화재 제48호) by 남동우 from 금강신문

Article about Jung Sung-gil - Incheon Intangible Cultural Asset no. 14:

Traditional dancheongjang artisan decorates a temple by Kim Min-young from 인천광역시

Articles about Yang Yong-ho:

옛 건축의 장엄한 마무리, 단청의 조율사 월천(月泉) 양용호 on 월간민화