강진 백련사 명부전 지장시왕상 연구

Abstract

Baekryeonsa temple was rebuilt in 1766. Accordingly, it shows the characteristic of the mode ofrare Jijangsiwang statue, since it is in the statue of Buddha that well shows the characteristic oflate 18th century. It is highly valuable due to its rarity, since the establishment of Buddha statuewas not only rare during the 18th century, but Jijangsiwangsang was rarely built. Particularly, itcan be said that the tradition of Jeollado Jijangsiwangsang, which was built a lot during the 17thcentury, can be said to be handed down through this Jijangsiwangsang of Baekryeonsa temple. Itis considered that the statues succeeded Jijangsiwangsan of Bulgabsa temple, created by so calledMuyeompa, Jijangsiwangsang of Sinheungsa temple of Sokcho, etc., therefore, it can be said thestatues have a high value as cultural heritages. Arrangement structure of Jijangsiwangsang or thecharacteristics fully followed the characteristics of statues, such as the structure of late Joseon,and the characteristic of the style was determined to be similar to the mode of Sammaksa templeMyungbujeon Jijangsiwangsang of 1754 and the seat of Buddhist idol of Gogyeonsa temple of1761, etc. Faith in Myungbujeon Jijangsiwangsang of the 18th century was quite prosperous,however, currently existing statues are only three. Therefore, this Baekryeonsa templeJijangsiwangsang is a valuable material to determine the tendency of faith in Jijangsiwangsangduring the late 18th century, highly regarded with its value as a Buddhist cultural heritage. Therefore, the researcher considers that Baekryeonsa temple Jijangsiwangsang should bedefinitely appointed and preserved as a cultural heritage.