Korean Dictionary
How to say "Abstract art" in Korean
“Abstract art” in Korean is 추상 미술 (pronounced "Chusang misul").
추상 미술
Chusang misul
Usage & Context
Art that does not represent recognizable objects. Important movement in contemporary Korean art.
Example Sentence
추상 미술은 해석의 자유가 있습니다.
Abstract art allows freedom of interpretation.
How to use 추상 미술 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Abstract art” is 추상 미술, romanized as Chusang misul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '추' (chu), sounds like 'choo' as in 'choo-choo train'. '상' (sang) rhymes with 'song' but with an 'ah' sound, like 'sang' in 'sang a song'. '미' (mi) sounds like 'me'. '술' (sul) sounds like 'sool' as in 'pool' but with an 's'. Put them together: 'Choo-sang mee-sool'.
More Example Sentences
Visiting an art gallery or museum.
저는 추상 미술 작품을 감상하는 것을 좋아해요.
I like appreciating abstract art pieces.
Discussing famous artists or art movements.
이 작가는 추상 미술의 대가로 알려져 있어요.
This artist is known as a master of abstract art.
Talking about art education or creative expression.
아이들도 추상 미술을 통해 자유롭게 표현할 수 있어요.
Children can also express themselves freely through abstract art.
Cultural Context
Abstract art, or '추상 미술' (chusang misul), gained significant traction in Korea, especially in the post-Korean War era, as artists sought new forms of expression beyond traditional or realistic styles. The Dansaekhwa (monochrome painting) movement, which emerged in the 1970s, is a unique Korean form of abstract art, emphasizing material, process, and a meditative quality. Many contemporary Korean galleries and museums actively showcase '추상 미술' reflecting both global trends and distinct Korean aesthetic sensibilities.
Editorial note
We review entries like 추상 미술 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
추상 미술 작품
abstract art piece
추상 미술 전시회
abstract art exhibition
추상 미술을 그리다
to paint abstract art
Related Expressions
구상 미술
gusang misul
figurative art (antonym)
현대 미술
hyeondae misul
modern art (broader category)
개념 미술
gaenyeom misul
conceptual art
설치 미술
seolchi misul
installation art
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