| Title |
The Architectural Layout and Spatial Use During Ritual Ceremonies of Binyangmun Gate Area in the Changgyeonggung Palace |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2022.38.3.179 |
| Keywords |
Changgyeonggung palace; Binyangmun gate; Myeongjeongjeon; Munjeongjeon; Sungmundang; Hapmun; Roof corridor |
| Abstract |
This study focuses on the architectural features and layout of Changgyeonggung Palace, which was built in 1483 on the eastern part of the
old capital city Hanyang. Particularly, this study focuses on the Binyangmun Gate located between the official area and the inner court.
Binyangmun was regarded as hapmun and divided into two areas. The eastern small yard of the gate was appointed as the official area and
the western yard was the center of the inner court designated as the chambers for the royal family. For ritual purposes, movement from the
inner court toward the official or outer areas of the palace was clearly stated to be via this gate. Among official pavilions of
Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon and Sungmundang movement was regulated to only use the eastern small yard of the gate. These
movements were once covered with a roof corridor that has mostly disappeared in other palaces such as Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung.
Binyangmun was part of the early Joseon Palace, which helps to understand not only Changgyeonggung Palace, but also the wider palatial
culture of that dynasty and the old way of spatial use in Joseon Palace. |