"This groundbreaking work is the first to comprehensively compile almost every surviving historical painting of Seoul, featuring 125 artworks by 41 artists, spanning approximately 2,000 manuscript pages. The project took 20 years to complete. The paintings included in the book range from anonymous works of the 16th century to pieces by Simjeon An Joong-sik in the 19th century. The sheer number of paintings alone signifies the book's significance as a comprehensive collection of existing artworks depicting Seoul. However, the book offers more than just a collection of artworks. It presents the works of about 41 artists, ranging from great contributors to Joseon art history like Gyeomjae Jeong Seon to artists whose names have been forgotten, leaving only their work attributed as ""anonymous."" The fact that this extensive compilation is the work of art historian Choi Yeol is particularly noteworthy. Choi Yeol's name is indispensable in Korean art history. While many scholars focus on their specialized fields, Choi has extensively examined the entire spectrum of Korean art history, from Joseon paintings to modern and contemporary art. For decades, he has dedicated himself to art history research, producing numerous scholarly works. One of his long-term interests over the past 20 years has been the paintings of Joseon-era artists depicting the old landscapes of Seoul. For Choi, a painting holds more than just artistic value. To someone who has studied art history his entire life, paintings are not confined within the boundaries of art alone. To him, paintings represent history and people. Through these artworks, he not only explores the artists' intentions and artistic characteristics but also delves into the contexts surrounding the paintings, including the eras and stories they reveal, sharing these insights with readers." 수록 작품 125점, 수록 화가 41명, 원고지 약 2천 매, 집필 기간 20년, 서울을 그린 현전하는 거의 모든 옛 그림을 집대성한 최초의 저작이다. 이 책에 실린 작품은 16세기 작가 미상의 것으로부터 19세기 심전 안중식의 작품까지 약 125점에 달한 Written by Renown Scholar of Korean Arts, Choi Yeol One of a Kind Collection of Almost Every Historical Paintings of Seoul (from the 16th Century to 19th Century)