Title The Arguments on “New Architecture” in Korea, during late 40’s…………………………
Authors 송석기
Page pp.97-104
ISSN 12269093
Keywords Korean Modern Architecture ; New Architecture ; Modernism ; 1940's
Abstract The purpose of this study is to find out the meanings and characteristics of the arguments on "New Architecture" in Korea, during late 40's. This study examined the articles published in the journal of that time(?朝鮮建築?). The journal ?朝鮮建築? was a unique architectural journal of that time.
The arguments on "New Architecture" was consist of four themes. First was the criticism of the Korean architecture during Japanese colonialism, second was the new definition of architect's duties, third was the interests in the international architectural trends of that time, and fourth was the relationship between "New Architecture" and modern technology.
The arguments on "New Architecture" was an attempt to adapt the korean modern architecture to modern technology and machine age, and the arguments was the reexamination and reestablishment of korean modernism, since late 1920's.