한국전쟁과 미술 : 트라우마의 형상화와 승화 -한국 근대 미술을 중심으로- = Korean War and Fine Art : The Representation and Sublimation of Trauma -focusing on modern Korean fine art-

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This study analyzes artworks related to the Korean War to explore how war-related art functions not merely as documentation, but as a medium for expressing, transforming, and ultimately healing trauma. The Korean War was not merely a military conflict; it left profound psychological scars on both individuals and communities. The visual representation of these traumatic experiences has served as a crucial medium for interpreting and sharing the memories of war. Applying psychoanalytic theory and concepts of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), this study examines how trauma is expressed and reenacted through repetition compulsion in war-related artworks. Furthermore, by incorporating the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG), it investigates how trauma is artistically transformed and sublimated through visual art. The analysis focuses on artists who directly experienced the war, those who lived as refugees, and those who observed the Korean War from an external perspective. These different perspectives offer a multifaceted view of how trauma is processed and represented across various socio-historical contexts. Korean War art powerfully visualizes the horrors and psychological impacts of war while simultaneously conveying the possibility of recovery and hope. Particularly, this research demonstrates how individual and collective trauma caused by war can be reinterpreted and resolved through artistic practice, thereby functioning as a means of psychological healing. It also emphasizes how visual art acts as a bridge between personal memory and collective historical consciousness, linking past suffering with future resilience. This study highlights the role of visual art not only in recording historical events but also in mediating collective memory and emotional recovery. It suggests that war-related art serves as a cultural medium through which trauma is recontextualized and transformed into a narrative of resilience. Moreover, the implications extend to contemporary conflicts, reaffirming the relevance of art as a powerful tool for both remembrance and healing in modern societies.