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Reading the Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty through Dance Paintings of Imagined and Folk Spaces+

상상 공간, 풍속 공간의 춤 그림으로 읽는 조선시대의 춤 문화+

Cho Kyunga (Jo Gyeong-a) 조경아

DOI:https://doi.org/10.26861/sddh.2025.77.3

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.77 pp.3-30

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Reading the Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty through Dance Paintings of Imagined and Folk Spaces+ ×


This study aims to understand the dance culture of the Joseon Dynasty through ‘dance paintings of imagined space’ and ‘dance paintings of folk space’. I used the methods of iconography and literature research. The results of the study are as follows. First, the performers of the dance were diverse, ranging from fairies to religious monks and shamans, entertainers such as gisaeng and sadangpae, dancers, noblemen, and farmers. Second, the background of the dance was mainly a feast. Third, the dance stage was set up outdoors with mats. Fourth, the types of dance were diverse. Fifth, the dance formation was mainly a duet. Sixth, the reason why the dance paintings were abundant is because the Joseon people enjoyed dancing, and dance was a very useful symbol when expressing exciting moments in life. The significance of the study is that the rich dance culture of the Joseon people was confirmed through paintings.


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A Study on the Influence of Bauhaus Art concept to 20th Century's Dance : Centered on the Total Art Tendency

바우하우스의 예술개념이 20세기 무용계에 끼친 영향 : 총체예술성향을 중심으로

Chang, Ji Won 장지원

DOI:10.26861/sddh.2018.49.131

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.49 pp.131-158

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A Study on the Influence of Bauhaus Art concept to 20th Century's Dance : Centered on the Total Art Tendency ×

In the 20th century, Bauhaus influenced the arts as a whole by its experimentation and originality. Its activities have been related to the expressionism and abstractism in dance in conjunction with the German modern dance era, and German modern dance has also developed through intercultural exchange with American modern dance. Therefore, it is necessary to study Bauhaus' art world, concept, and its effects on the actual dance arts. Also, I aim to find out what the overall artistic tendency leads to today' s contemporary dance. As a result, we examined the influence of the overall artistic tendencies of the Bauhaus figures such as Walter Gropius, Vasily Kandinsky, Oscar Schlemmer, and Moholy Naji, on dance, which Bauhaus pursued as a theater has led to the expansion of time and space. In addition, not only Bauhaus is a simple mechanism but also integrated education through various aspects such as architecture, crafts, theater, dance, and stage art.

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A properties of the Aesthetic on Taekyun : Focusing on LMA

택견에서 나타난 움직임의 미학적 특성 : 라반 움직임 분석(LMA)을 중심으로

Seo, Ko Eun 서고은

DOI:10.26861/sddh.2019.52.135

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.52 pp.135-157

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A properties of the Aesthetic on Taekyun : Focusing on LMA ×

In this study, I apply the LMA(Laban Movement Analysis) system to analyze the movement of Taekyun. In this context, I think that if I can analyze the movement of Taekyun which is representative of Korean martial arts by the LMA, It will be a new opportunity to shed light on traditional martial arts from an artistic point of view. I especially focuse on the dancing elements of Taekyun. It is thought that the action of the Taekyun movement ​​resembles curve, because it avoids the fatal blow on the opponents. Taekyun is embodied a unified gesture through the tempo of strength and weakness, with softness in its movement. I explore the physical aspects(Body), qualitative aspect(Effort), shape of movements aspect(Shape), and spatial aspect(Space) of LMA in order to illuminate the aesthetic elements of Taekyun. As a result of the analysis, the dancing elements of Taekyun are found as follows. First, in the body part, I find a common feature that is connected naturally by Breath Support and Core Support. Respiration strengthens the meaning of each action in the three movements(pumbalbgi, hwalgaesji, neunjileugi). Second, in terms of quality(Effort), I find the properties of Strong Weight and Quick Time. A common feature of the Effort is the rhythm state. It can explains the reason why Taekyun is similar to dancing movement. Third, the spatial aspect can be seen as a Directional Shape, but it can not be completed unless Shape Flow is emphasized. Fourth, in the aspect of the Shape, it can be seen that there is a Central Tension when you raise his leg to defend himself or when he turn his arm to defend from his opponent's attack. I hope that this study help the LMA to be applied to the various fields in order to the value of movements.

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Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty Read through PaintingⅠ: Dancing Picture in Royal Space

그림으로 읽는 조선시대의 춤 문화 Ⅰ : 왕실공간의 춤 그림

Cho, Kyunga 조경아

DOI:10.26861/sddh.2019.55.275

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.55 pp.275-315

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Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty Read through PaintingⅠ: Dancing Picture in Royal Space ×

The aim of this research is to understand the dancing culture of the Joseon Dynasty period(1392~1910) by examining dancing pictures in multi-level. The objects of the analysis are 22 pictures of dancing in royal space, 37 pictures if one counts copies and different editions. Iconography and literature research are used as basic research methods, and comparative study is used as well. Chronologically speaking, the pictures of dancing in royal space had been drawn from Jungjong(1488~1544, r.1506~1544) to Gojong(1852~1919, r.1863~1907) in Joseon Dynasty. In terms of space, royal palace is the space where the royal family and officials enjoyed dancing. In terms of audience-performer, there are only male audiences in dancing pictures from Jungjong to Yeongjo(1694~1776, r.1724~1776) but female audiences appear from Jeongjo(1572~1800, r.1776~1800). The performers in the dancing pictures are various like female dancers entertainer called as ginyeo, boy dancers called as mudong, cheoyong dancers, and even officials. In later times, the dancing ginyeo becames noticeable. It has been proven by the pictures of dancing officials that the officials were dancing in the party with a king. In terms of the way of drawing dancing, it has been started from Jeongjo that multiple jeongjae appear in one scene as if they are performed simultaneously. In Soonjo(1790~1834, r.1800~1834), dance painting accurately reflected the performance. All the dances performed were pictured. Gradually, however, during the Korean Empire, only some of the dances performed were painted. Popular dance was drawn frequently. I suggest that the importance of dance in record pictures of royal space is directly proportional to the importance of dance in real culture.

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The Spatial Analysis of Taepyeongmu's Movement : An Analysis Using Rudolf von Laban's Theory of Space Harmony

태평무의 움직임 공간성 : 루돌프 폰 라반의 공간조화(Space Harmony) 이론을 중심으로

Ma, So Jeong 마소정

DOI:10.26861/sddh.2020.56.75

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.56 pp.75-95

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The Spatial Analysis of Taepyeongmu's Movement : An Analysis Using Rudolf von Laban's Theory of Space Harmony ×

The purpose of this study is to conduct a spatial analysis of movement in Taepyeongmu using Rudolf von Laban's theory of Space Harmony. Laban emphasizes that 'space' can grasp the nature of movement and that while Eastern and Western perspectives may differ, it can be dealt with in terms of the universality of dance. In this study, I analyse Teobeolim(터벌림, widening ground) and Olimchae(올림채, uplift). The results of the spatiality of Taepyeongmu are as follows. The major Crystalline forms are analyzed as icosahedrons in Teobeolim and as cubes in Olimchae. The results of the Effort analysis shows that Taepyeongmu displayed the Bound Flow of the lower body, while the spraying of the Hansam caused Light Weight in Teobeolim and Free Flow of the upper body is utilized elastically in Olimchae. The use of the effort is found not to be simple and uniform, but to occur in a variety of complex movements. Research of Taepyeongmu’s spatiality is not limited only in the form of perfect skill and performance that focus on the transfer of skills, but it can also provide a theoretical basis for an analysis of Korean dance, allowing more various interpretations and an application of more efficient and clear movements.

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Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty Read through Painting Ⅱ : Pictures of Dancing in Local Government Office Space

그림으로 읽는 조선시대의 춤 문화 Ⅱ : 관아공간의 춤 그림

Cho, Kyunga 조경아

DOI:10.26861/sddh.2020.58.171

Asian Dance Journal
Vol.58 pp.171-202

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Dance Culture of the Joseon Dynasty Read through Painting Ⅱ : Pictures of Dancing in Local Government Office Space ×

The aim of this research is to understand the dance culture in the government office space of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ~ 1910). The objects of the analysis are 32 pictures of dancing in local government office space. Iconography and literature research are used as basic research methods, and comparative study is used as well. Chronologically, pictures of dancing in local government space appeared from 1580 to 1796, geographically from Pyeongando to Jeju Island. Most of the dance genres shown in the pictures were jeongjae. The performers in the pictures of dancing included female dancing entertainers called as ginyeo, boy dancers called as mudong, cheoyong dancers, and clowns also. Furthermore, the pictures revealed that a government officer and old men invited at the banquet danced together in the local government office space. This was because dancing was recognized as something wonderful that only a peaceful time allowed. In the Joseon Dynasty, the government office space was the place where people could enjoy dancing.

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