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Daemokjang
''Daemokjang'' (; alternatively Daimokjang) is a style of traditional Korean architecture, Korean wooden architecture and a term for the woodworking artisans who create it. The word is derived from ''mokjang'' or ''moksu'', meaning ''carpenter''. Mokjang are artisans who deal with wood and are divided into ''Somokjang'' and ''Daemokjang''. ''Somokjang'' makes small wooden objects; ''Daemokjang'' builds large wooden buildings. ''Daemokjang'' covers the entire field of woodworking and the entire construction process. History Daemokjang builders acquire skills through education and practice. At times, the Daemokjang were treated with prestige, and were offered governmental positions. The "Daemokjang Architectural Method and Theorem" originated in Korea during Joseon, the Joseon Dynasty. However, towards the end of that dynasty (in the 18th century), the term declined in usage. Instead, their surnames changed to 'Fiansu', and other artisans became known as 'Dofiansu'. Their job was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bae Hee-han
Bae Hee-han (; June 19, 1907 - November 5, 1997) was a South Korean master carpenter who built hanok. He built the Donamjang house.Jeong Seong-hee. “An Analysis of Changes in Korean House Gardens in the 1930s”. 《Master's Thesis in Landscape Architecture》 (Seoul National University Graduate School).1939년 31살 때 내시였던 송성진의 집인 서울 돈암장, 돈암장을 지었다. In 1982, he was designated as the Living National Treasure (South Korea), holder of Daemokjang (대목장(大木匠)), the 74th Intangible Cultural Heritage (South Korea), South Korean Important Intangible Cultural Property. Life He was born in Seoul, on June 10, 1907. (The family register indicates 1909.) In 1923, when he was 17, he quit Seonrin Commercial High School and became apprenticed to the Japanese carpenter Oda. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |