| Title |
A Study of the Architectural Characteristics of A Dong-Hak Church at Sang-Joo |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this paper is to clarify the unique architectural characters and thinking backgrounds of the church of Dong-Hak religion through the aspects of architectural history. To do this,the surveys have been carried out 3 times form September, 1986 to March, 1987, and photo taking, interviewing, and measurement and drawing methods were used. The objective descriptions and the analyses of architectural history which were based on the church of Dong-Hak religion came to the conclusion that are described as below;1. The site selection and the analyses of site were based on the logic of Dong-Hak religion. Thus, the site was given special meaning of existential-space and was symbolized likewise.2. The space formation and the layout were constituted as 아 types character in accordance with the teachings Dong-Hak religion's deductive thought. On the other hand, Confucius value system and practical architectural techniques of that time played less important role than the teachings.3. The floor plans of East, West, South buildings were built by the "Tae-Guek" and "Yin-Yan" theory and named as Tae-Guek building and Yin-Yan building.4. The design of doors in the East building was visually expressed in accordance with the typical symbols of Dong-Hak religion(아 and 을 types), especially.5. Most importantly, all of architectural design and structural elements, for example, floor plans, roof forms, stylobates(Gi-Dan), and structures are derived mainly from the houses of lower class people. Therefore, Dong-Hak religion was considered as the religion of peasants and degraded gentry class of that time. |