Calligraphy and Painting As in China and Japan, brush painting with ink remains one of the most respected art forms. Once reserved as a hobby of the nobility, Koreans of all walks of life today practice calligraphy. Music and Dance Much of Korea's culture and heritage is expressed in its varied music and dance. Performances can be viewed at fold villages, festivals, and various performing art centers in Seoul. Traditional music can be classified as either court or folk music.
Court music is slow and solemn, while folk music tends to be emotional and lively.
Music P'ansori - a narrative folk story describing a long and dramatic story. The masks themselves are very intricately designed so that they can represent different emotions depending on which direction the mask is viewed. Madangnori - this style is similar to musicals in the West. Fan Dance - this popular style features several women dancing and combining their large fans into elegant designs and patterns. Drum Dance - in a fusion of music and choreography, musicians dance and spin around their drums while maintaining the beat.