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Hanji (한지)

Briefly looking at the history of paper, Meng-Yeom(몽염) first developed paper in the Qin Dynasty of China( 진나라, 중국) , and the paper production technology improved by Cai Lun (채륜) in the Later Han Dynasty was introduced to the Korean Peninsular in 105 AD. It is presumed that Hanji (한지) was already used in the Korean Peninsular before Chae Ryun improved paper. Hanji (한지) has been widely recognized for its excellent quality since ancient times. Despite its subtle and soft color, it had the toughness not to tear easily, and it was thin and light, but it was well ventilated and absorbs moisture well, so it was suitable for writing and painting.  It has excellent light-emitting power that makes even the strongest sunlight transparent. Hanji is made from mulberry trees, oats (fixed pater), and mulberry trees, as well as hemp and grasses (bamboo, rice straw, and reeds). Paper making process Mulberry harvest - November~ December cut the first year branches of mulberry trees low. In the ...
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Korean Traditional court decoration paintings (2)

Chang Deok-gung(Palace)

Chang Deok -gung is a palace of Joseon Dynasty located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. It is an example of comprehensive environmental design in which architecture and landscaping are well harmonized, and at the same time, it is an important cultural heritage that allows us to read the Korean atmosphere of space.

In the early 15th century, it was built as a second palace to the east of Gyeonbokgung Palace, the main palace, Accordingly, there were differences from Gyeongbokgung Palace in its original purpose and location within the capital city.

The place where Changdeokgung Palace is located is a hilly terrain and there are not many flat places, According to geomancy, the palace buildings were placed in the southern part of the precinct using this irregular topography, and a back garden, also called Biwon, was created in the northern wide hill.

Because the building was built using the natural topography, it has the characteristics of being in excellent harmony with the surrounding environment, breaking away from the typical formality of palace architecture.



Huijong-dang

Huijeong (희정) literally means 'brilliant politics'. The meaning was explained, saying "When the government was revealed and contacted with the people, the people devoted themselves to loyalty,and when the government was expanded to save the people, it was named 'Hui-jeong' to mean that there was no people who did not benefit.



(Huijeong Dang)



     ( Huijeong-dang mural, the last decorative painting of the Joseon Dynasty)

The top view is Chongseokjeong (총석정절경도). It was designated as a registered cultural property in 2006. Coloring on a silk background. 195 cm long, 880 cm wide. It is painted on the west wall of Huijeongdang in Changdeokgung Palace. This "painting of the Beautiful View of Chongseokjeong" along with "Painting of the Landscape of Mt.Geumgang" on the opposite eastern wall are buttress paintings decorating Huijongdang Hall of Changeokgung Palace.

Below is the view of Mt. Geumgang.

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