BAME Christian Art- Woonbo Kim Ki-chang

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                                    Jesus calls his first disciples - Woonbo Kim Ki-chang


Korean artist Woonbo Kim Ki-chang/ Unbo kim Gi-chang (1913- 2001) was born in Seoul. Illness during childhood left him deaf and partially mute for the rest of his life. Winning several awards during his life his style reflected modern and traditional artistic themes. 

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  If Jesus Had Been Korean: 20 Rare Paintings of the Life of Christ ...

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