| Title |
Evolution of Korean Main Buddhist Halls' Frontal Space post Japanese Invasion, with focus on the 17th and 18th centuries: A Quantitative Approach to a Comparative Analysis |
| Authors |
박하윤(Park, Hayoon) ; 전봉희(Jeon, BongHee) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2024.40.8.147 |
| Keywords |
Buddhist Temple; Timber Structure; Buddhist Altar; Buddhist Painting; Buddhist Canopy(Datjib) |
| Abstract |
Korean Buddhist architecture underwent significant transformation following the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. This period witnessed notable changes in the spatial layouts of Main Buddhist Halls, marked by the widespread adoption of ""Maru"" (wooden flooring) and ""Banja"" (ceiling structures), as well as the planar and vertical expansion of ceremonial spaces (labeled as Frontal space in this study) through the relocation of interior columns and the development of Gongpo structure. The structural changes in Buddhist halls profoundly impacted the placement and organization of Buddhist installations over the years. Consequently, there was a noticeable enlargement of Buddhist installations such as altars, paintings, and ""Datjib"" (Buddhist canopies), which influenced the arrangement of the building structure as well. Despite the architectural significance of these changes, this aspect has often been overlooked in non-architectural discourse. Therefore, this study aims to address this scholarly gap by analyzing the evolutionary trajectory of 71 Main Buddhist Halls designated as National Treasures or Treasures in Korea, focusing on their quantitative changes from the 17th to 18th centuries in detail. |