A fluent dialogue between East and West

By Noh Hyun-gi

The difference between Eastern and Western art is apparent; the disparity in material, composition, colors, and subject matter is often considered to reflect an innate clash between the two sets of cultures.

“Picturesque Life — An Artistic Encounter of East and West,” an essay compilation by Son Chul-ju and Lee Ju-eun, gently disputes this idea by connecting the two worlds effortlessly.

The book is almost like a collection of letters. Throughout, Son eleborates a certain emotion, for example happiness, through works of art that best match his feelings. Then, Lee responds with her thoughts on