Korean Dictionary
How to say "Religious art" in Korean
“Religious art” in Korean is 종교 미술 (pronounced "Jonggyo misul").
종교 미술
Jonggyo misul
Usage & Context
Religious art includes paintings, sculptures, and other artworks depicting religious themes. Korean temples and churches display beautiful religious art.
Example Sentence
종교 미술은 아름답습니다.
Religious art is beautiful.
How to use 종교 미술 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Religious art” is 종교 미술, romanized as Jonggyo misul.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first part, '종교' (Jonggyo), sounds like 'jong' (rhymes with 'long') followed by 'gyo' (like 'yo' with a soft 'g' at the beginning). The second part, '미술' (misul), sounds like 'mee' (as in 'see') followed by 'sool' (as in 'pool').
More Example Sentences
Discussing historical artifacts in temples.
한국의 사찰에는 아름다운 종교 미술 작품이 많이 남아있어요.
Many beautiful religious art pieces remain in Korean temples.
Visiting a museum with a friend.
그 박물관은 다양한 시대의 종교 미술을 전시하고 있습니다.
That museum is exhibiting religious art from various periods.
Explaining the purpose of religious art.
종교 미술은 신앙심을 표현하는 중요한 수단이 됩니다.
Religious art becomes an important means of expressing faith.
Cultural Context
In Korea, '종교 미술' often brings to mind the intricate Buddhist paintings (불화, bulhwa) and decorative patterns (단청, dancheong) found in temples, as well as Christian art in churches. While less prominent than in some Western countries, modern Korean artists also explore religious themes, blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary styles. It's a broad term encompassing various faiths.
Editorial note
We review entries like 종교 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
종교 미술 전시회
religious art exhibition
종교 미술 작품
religious art piece
한국 종교 미술
Korean religious art
Related Expressions
불화
bulhwa
Buddhist painting
단청
dancheong
traditional decorative coloring on wooden buildings
성상
seongsang
holy image/statue
조각
jogak
sculpture
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