8·15 광복 이후 영남의 명무에 관한 연구

Abstract

This research explores the profound significance and enduring value inherent in the transmission of Korean dance. Employing a data research methodology, and incorporating an array of literary and newspaper sources, the study spans the period of 1945 to 1995, encompassing both traditional and contemporary dance genres. The Myeongmu's activities in the Yeongnam have mediated three implications for the Korean dance history. Firstly, the Myeongmu demonstrated an unwavering dedication to traditional arts amid the challenging political, economic, and cultural circumstances of the Japanese Occupation and the Korean War. Secondly, these Myeongmu assumed a pivotal role in solidifying their status as integral figures by contributing to the establishment of Yeongnam dance roots as Living Human Treasures and artistic skills holders of national, municipal, and provincial intangible cultural assets. Moreover, the Yeongnam region stands as the primary repository of Korean intangible cultural assets in dance, actively fostering the transmission of traditional cultural arts. Thirdly, Yeongnam's Myeongmu holds substantial value as the nucleus of the intangible cultural heritage of Korean dance. Today, the Myeongmu, acknowledged as a part of Korea’s national heritage, is poised to enhance its preservation value, even within the evolving digital landscape of the industry. It is anticipated to emerge as a pivotal force driving future developments in both the economy and cultural sector. The unwavering efforts of Myeongmu not only serve as the impetus behind the world's intangible cultural heritage but also underscore the necessity for a robust national nurturing and protection policy.