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[국립중앙박물관(NMK)] 고구려 고분 벽화(Goguryeo Tomb Murals)

The ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo (37 BCE -- 668 CE) was founded in the mid-region of the Amnok River, and it grew into a large kingdom, encompassing the central and northern region of the Korean Peninsula and stretching east past the Liao River in modern-day China. Amongst the remains of this kingdom are a large number of mural tombs that were built in the area surrounding its capitals. Due to their artistic and historical significance, in 2004, the Complex of Goguryeo Tombs was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The murals in these tombs are an invaluable source of knowledge, yielding innumerable insights about various aspects of the life and philosophy of the Goguryeo people.   Most of the Goguryeo mural tombs that have been discovered so far were built from the late 3rd to the 7th century CE, and the contents and layout of the paintings vary significantly according to when they were created. Those produced between the late 3rd to early 5th century exhibit scenes closely related with the daily life of the deceased, thereby expressing the hope that their earthly life would continue into the afterlife. Murals produced between the mid-5th to early 6th century include many genre paintings and decorative motifs associated with Buddhism, such as lotus blossoms.