Minhwa represents the artistic expressions of individuals who created paintings to decorate palaces and homes and to celebrate joyful family occasions, such as weddings and sixtieth birthdays.

It has been said that the tradition of folk paintings has lasted so long because minhwa “touched the soul of the Korean people.”

Because the dates and artists of minhwa were largely unknown, their art was treated as being of little value. However, minhwa is now recognized as a valuable art form and one that represents the life of the Korean people during the Joseon dynasty.