| Title |
The Relationship between Column Upper Structure behind the Altar and Roof-shapes according to the Location of Altar in Central Hall of Buddhist Temples in Korea |
| Authors |
An Dai-Whan ; Kim Sung-Woo |
| Keywords |
Central Hall of Buddhist Temple ; Location of the Altar ; Roof-shape ; Column Structure Behind the Altar |
| Abstract |
The design of central hall of Korean Buddhist Temples include the location change of the Altar to be able to generate more space in front of the altar. Wider interior space for man's use seems to be the most important motivation of change during the Chosun Dynasty. The change of location of altar, from the center of the hall to the rear part of the plan, is structurally related to the column structure behind the Altar. The location of the altar and the way to join the column behind the Altar and other wooden members shows the characteristics of upper structure and roof-shape of building. Therefore, the understanding of the relationship between the location of the altar, column structure behind the Altar, roof-shape of central hall are very important in understanding the structural change of Buddhist architecture in general. This paper analyse the structural influence of different location of the altar and the system of column structure behind the Altar on roof-shape of central hall. |