KOREA (HISTORY) Flashcards
LAND OF THE MORNING CALM
KOREA
KOREAN DYNASTIES
- ancient korea
- three kingdoms
- unified silla kingdom
- goryeo dynasty
- joseon dynasty
- japanese colonial
- korean war
- korean conflict
it is the dynasty where the Realization of fully distinctive style of traditional Korean architecture happen
JOSEON DYNASTY
KOREAN RELIGION
BUDDHISM
CONFUCIANISM
SHAMANISM
CHRISTIANITY
CHEONDOISM
RELIGIONS
ISLAM
-was built in 1395 as the
official palace of the Joseon dynasty by Yi
Seong-gye, the future King Taejo and founder of
the new regime. It is a masterpiece of traditional
Korean architecture with its elegant roofs and
courtyards.
-the largest and
most iconic of
Seoul’s Five Grand
Palaces, was built
in 1395 as
the main
royal residence of
the Joseon
Dynasty
Gyeongbokgung Palace
was built as a
secondary palace to the primary palace,
Gyeongbokgung Palace, in 1405 (the 5th year of
King Taejong). Known for its Secret Garden
(Huwon), this palace is recognized as a UNESCO
World Heritage site, famous for its beautiful
integration with the natural landscape.
Changdeokgung Palace
A representative example of Korean Buddhist architecture, this temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. It exemplifies the Buddhist cultural heritage of the Silla Dynasty
BULGUKSA TEMPLE
was first built in 802.
Another UNESCO World Heritage site, Haeinsa
houses the Tripitaka Koreana, one of the most
complete and accurate collections of Buddhist
scriptures
The Haeinsa Temple
also known as
Seoul Tower, is a
prominent
landmark
situated in
Central Seoul.
Designed by
Jangjongryul, it is
South Korea’s
first general
radio wave
tower, serving as
a
communications
and observation
point
N SEOUL TOWER
CHARACTERISTICS OF KOREAN ARCHITECTURE
HANOK ARCHITECTURE
PAVILION STYLE
ROOF DESIGN
USE OF NATURAL ELEMENTS
INTERIOR FEATURES AND COLORS
Wooden Beams
Wooden Floors
Hanji Paper
Sliding Doors
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