Journal of the Korean Institute of Rural Architecture (한국농촌건축학회논문집)
- Volume 4 Issue 3
- /
- Pages.1-11
- /
- 2002
- /
- 1229-2532(pISSN)
On the Characteristics of Buddhist Temples with Korean National cultural properties in Kum Kang(Kum-river) Area
금강지역의 불교건축특징
- Published : 2002.10.25
Abstract
The aim of this research is to find-out the characteristics of Buddhist temples with relevant to Korean National cultural properties in Kum Kang(Kum-river) area. This analysis is accomplished by setting up the speciflc viewpoints where the charateristics can be perceived, and by measuring the form and angle from these points to the buddist culture ; 124 items were selected and analyzed by the comparative method. The most Important research finding is that both Traditonal Korean Temple and Kum Kang(Kum-river) Area site conceptualized and used a certain geometrical Feng-shui(geomancy) order in the disposition of mountain and river side according to the principles of human cognition. The conclusions are as follows ; Buddhist culture and the Characteristics of Buddhist temples in Kum Kang(Kum-river) Area having accumulated from the past and are the cultural complex and mixture of 7 elements. They also reflect cultural situations of each time period. The temples are a result of Korean traditional thought and spirit, as well as, regarding tradition as an important factor.
Keywords