川前里刻石에 대한 신라인의 이해와 행렬도 제작

Abstract

On a prehistoric rock in Cheonjeon-ri were carved paintings and epitaphs, which can be divided into upper and lower sections depending on the contents and the time. The upper carvings show geometrical patterns engraved with drawings from prehistoric era including animal prints, which composes of main part of the carved paintings. On the lower section, the Shilla people during the 5th century and the 6th century carved paintings and letters Drawings and epitaphs from those two different times made the rock a unique place that could transcend the time. Several hypothesis can be established regarding this place. It is easily assumed, however, that the Shilla people spotted prehistoric carvings on the rock and responded to them with their own paintings and petrographs. Based on this assumption, this paper reinterprets an ‘original inscription(原銘)’, reviewing different epitaphs in a way of calligraphy history and ‘painting of a procession(行列圖)’ in a way of painting and sculptural history. This could confirm following statements. Shilla people carved inscriptions such as ‘古谷(old valley)’ and ‘善石(nice stone)’ on Cheonjeon-ri petrographs, which proves they perceived carved paintings from prehistoric age as kind of letters. After King Galmun had been on an excursion to Cheonjeon-ri, the public employed this comprehension of the place that became one of popular sightseeing spots during the Shilla era. Most of visitors were Hwebu(喙部) or Sahwebu(沙喙部), main districts of the Shilla dynasty during the 6th and 7th centuries, and local people from both districts. The excursion led to produce paintings of a procession. Composition and contents of carved paintings indicated that Hwebu group including Sahwebu went on an excursion near Cheonjeon-ri by ship.