조선후반기 제2·3기 불상조성기를 통한 불상 조성의 배경 연구

Abstract

In this study, the historical backgrounds of the foundation of Buddhist sculptures were investigated in the second period(1725~1800) and the third period(1801~1910) of late Joseon dynasty by analyzing the records describing the projects as forms of document or inscription. The changes in the places of enshrinement of buddhist sculptures from the original place to other place were generally observed as shown in the first period(1608~1724) of Joseon dynasty. After appearing on the record as new classes in the first period(1608~1724), Geosa(居士, a male devotee of Buddhism) and Sadang(舍堂, a female devotee of Buddhism) still played major roles as Siju(施主, a donator who makes offerings to a priest or to the temple) or Hwaju(化主, the priest who begs for alms preaching the Buddha-dharma to the people) in second period (1725~1800) and the third period (1801~1910) of late Joseon dynasty Among nany monk-sculptors(彫刻僧), HaCheon(夏天), SangJeong(尙淨), InSeong(印性) played active roles as independent groups. Number of constructions of buddhist sculptures had decreased prominently in the second and third periods of late Joseon dynasty. In general, Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva statues(觀音菩薩像) and Amitabha statues(阿彌陀佛像) were constructed in these periods.