Ⅴ. Background of the era in which composer Dae-Ho Eom advocated inspirationalism in the 21st century

1. Backlash against 20th-century rationalism and materialism: The 20th century was a time when excessive rationalism and materialism were mainstream, denying existing values ​​and pursuing a new order. This change brought about social, political, and cultural divisions, and human spirituality and inner values ​​were relatively neglected. Composer Dae-Ho Eom attempted to revive human intrinsic values ​​and spirituality through music as a reaction to 20th-century rationalism and materialism.

2. Exploration of the human inner self and inspirationalism: He attempted to explore the inner self of humans through music and deeply move the audience through inspirationalism based on righteousness. His works express human spirituality through elements of nature and religion, and seek harmony and healing amid the division and chaos of modern society.

3. Commercialization of art and decline in the intrinsic value of art: He faced the phenomenon of the intrinsic value of art declining due to the commercialization of art. Dae-Ho Eom's inspirationalism can be seen as a philosophical movement to restore human nature and value beyond a simple musical style.

4. Advancement of digital technology and maintenance of human spirituality and unique sensibility: With the advancement of digital technology, it plays an important role in ensuring that human spirituality and unique sensibility are not lost even in the era of artificial intelligence.

5. Expansion of artistic diversity: His music has expanded the diversity of art.

Against this backdrop, composer Dae-Ho Eom's inspirationalism has great significance even in the 21st century, and his music plays a major role in maintaining human spirituality and unique sensibility and expanding the diversity of art.