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  Geumgang Jeondo This piece of art is known as  Geumgang Jeondo which means "Complete picture of Mount Geumgang."   It is a painting that originates from the Josun dynasty of Korea, and was drawn by a painter named "Jeong Seon" in 1734.  It is interesting that Geumgangsan is actually a landscape that is located in North Korea, not in South Korea. The mountain is known for its beauty and many peaks. It is also known as "A  mountain with 12,000 peaks." There are four different names for this mountain which are based off of the seasons. It is only called "Geumgangsan" in the spring, which translates to "Diamond Mountain." In the summer, the mountain is known as "Pongraesan" because legend says there is a spirit that dwells in the mountain during the summer. In the fall, the mountain is called "Phung'aksan" since it becomes covered with leaves. In the winter, it is called "Kaegolsan," or stone bone mountai...

Hello folks! My name is Gavin Lee, and this is my second year studying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I am currently studying elementary education, in hopes of becoming a great elementary school teacher one day, where I will be teaching in US military bases all around the world.  I have to say that I am a huge fan of art. I am not that much of a painter or a sculptor, however, I really love drawing from time to time. It has all started when I was in high school, where I had to do a drawing for an assignment. The final result has turned out really good. From there, I have decided that I should draw, and I have to say that it is very relaxing.  A piece of art that I find appealing: To look at some interesting art pieces, click  HERE