동아시아 佾舞의 예악론적 함의와 미학

Abstract

According to <Chuncu(春秋)> written by Gongbuja in the 6th century B.C., Yugilmoo(六佾舞) which refers to a royal ritual dancing in six lines was performed at Gojungja(考仲子)'s palace(宮) in the fifth year of the reign of Engong(隱公), and this shows the long history of royal ritual dancing, briefly called Ilmoo, in East Asia. Also in case of the Jungwon dynasty, it changed 'Munjil(文質), Jeongsak(正朔), Boksaek(服色), Hwuiho(徽號), and Gigyae(器械)' according to the principle of Jyeraejagak(制禮作樂), which means a dynastic revolution should lead to the creation of new rite and music, abandoning the former dynasty's ones. This way, Ilmoo is very important especially in understanding history and culture of East Asia. Ilmoo encompasses not only "dance", but also a wide range of profound reasons. In this context, this study aims to see the implication of Ilmoo by looking into the historic literatures, and also at the same time, to figure out the correlation between Ilmoo and "palpung, paljeol, and palgyoe". In addition, this also covers the correlation between Palilmoo which refers to a royal ritual dancing in eight lines and Cheonjayeak, and also the development aspects of Ilmoo throughout the Joseon Dynasty. While the past dynasties of Korea performed Palilmoo accepting Wongu Rite of Jungwon from the Goryeo Dynasty, the late dynasties followed the East Asian order of rite and music, at least officially, overwhelmed by Jungwon's power. In case of the Joseon Dynasty, Palilmoo was also performed occasionally during the early and middle years. But as the mighty united-political power was established, it was replaced by Yugilmoo to promote the national interests and provide for the welfare of the people. And then, as the Korean Empire began, Palilmoo started to be performed again for ritual ceremonies and religious rites. This way, Ilmoo has been closely connected with political situations, beyond just dancing, in East Asia. It throws a question to us living in this twenty-first century if we don't have any fetter, even in other fields, just like Palilmoo in the past.