| Title |
A Study on the Gagusikdamjang(post-lintel wall) in the Joseon Dynasty |
| Authors |
이은정(Lee, Eun-Jung) ; 유우상(Yoo, Uoo-Sang) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2022.38.6.151 |
| Keywords |
Traditional Wall; Gagusikdamjang(post-lintel wall); Joseon Dynasty; Topanjang; Boundary Element |
| Abstract |
This study investigated the name, function, structure, and type and usage pattern of Gagusikdam(Post-lintel wall) of the Joseon Dynasty by
collecting and analyzing literature and historiacal materials related to Post-lintel walls. The findings of the study are as follows. First,
Post-lintel wall is a name related to the structure of the wall, and in terms of dictionary definitions and usage examples, the description of
the Tofanjang(土板墻) of the Joseon Dynasty was most similar to it. Second, Post-lintel walls were widely used during the Joseon Dynasty
in not only public places such as palaces, government buildings, royal tombs, but also private houses. Third, Post-lintel walls were mainly
installed in enclosed areas, especially in the female space. Fourth, the main functions of Post-lintel wall were space-dividing and visibility
control in intimate areas. In addition, it was installed to prevent fires. Fifth, Post-lintel walls could be identified three types according to the
material and the facade: Stone & Plastering, Stone & Wood Panelling, and All Plastering. Since the facade of Post-lintel wall is similar to
the building walls, they were installed to form a continuous landscape with the surrounding buildings. Post-lintel walls have a unique
structure differentiated from the known traditional walls. The study is meaningful in that it deals with in depth the historical and structural
aspects of Post-lintel walls that were commonly used in the Joseon Dynasty, but are not well known now. |