| Title |
An Analysis on the Characteristics of Residential Interior Design according to Social Classes as shown in Korean Television Dramas |
| Keywords |
드라마 세트디자인 ; 사회계층 ; 실내디자인 특성 |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of residential interior design according to social classes in Korean television dramas. To achieve the study purpose, content analysis through slides and video tapes was used. Eighty three houses out of twenty eight dramas from 1990 to 1996 were classified into three classes ; upper class, middle-upper class, middle-lower class. Those houses were analyzed based on the five review points ; total interior images, finishing materials, window treatments, furniture, and accessories.The results of the study were as follows :(1) In the general characteristics of the house in Korean television dramas, there were distinct differences in age, job of householders, and house types by classes. (2) In the characteristics of living-room interior design in the television dramas, there were distinct differences according to social classes in interior images, floor coverings, furniture styles, and accessories. (3) In the characteristics of master bedroom in the television dramas, there were a little differences according to classes. (4) In the characteristics of kitchen and dining room in the television dramas, there were differences according to classes. |