This study endeavors to examine the structural attributes inherent in Daebang architecture, a style that emerged within temple constructions during the 19th century, juxtaposing them with those evident in the Daeseongam Geumdang within Kimnyongsa Temp...
This study endeavors to examine the structural attributes inherent in Daebang architecture, a style that emerged within temple constructions during the 19th century, juxtaposing them with those evident in the Daeseongam Geumdang within Kimnyongsa Temple in Mungyeong.
In an epoch characterized by the advancement of erudite Buddhist ideologies and contemporary transformations, the ascendancy of the Jeongto and Yeombul sects, alterations in worship practices, and the burgeoning necessity to streamline hospitality provisions within temple precincts precipitated the advent of a novel architectural genre termed Daebang architecture. During this progression, structural alterations to accommodate temporal requirements are evident, exemplified notably by the elongation of the girder. The Daeseongam Geumdang is an architectural feature moved from its main site, Kimnyongsa temple, faithfully embodying the 19th-century Daebang architectural style.
The Daeseongam Geumdang is a condensed composite structure, reminiscent of the Daebang architecture prevalent in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province during the same era. It encompasses a spacious hall for worship, meditation rooms, and a kitchen, all under a single roof, with a numaru offering a view of the surrounding natural landscape. This study seeks to scrutinize the structural changes that occurred in the process of adapting to the functional demands of the aforementioned functions in the Daeseongam Geumdang at Mungyeong Kimnyongsa. This structure was constructed in the Daebang architectural style in response to changes in the forms of worship during this period, its role as a retreat for the powerful, and the necessity for spaces accommodating hospitality customs.