효명세자의 정재 창작과 사상적 배경

Abstract

In the history of Korean traditional dance, and across the history of Korea in general, no one has more extensive influence upon diverse areas with powerful energy and personal endeavors, than Crown Prince Hyomyung in Joseon Dynasty. Starting from being a regent at the age of 19 to the end of his brief life at 22, he had made a great deal of achievements, in the political, academic and artistic fields, which is most incredible for the short period of his regency. This study explores deep into historical background that has led Prince Hyomyung to achieve remarkably great works in the field of court dance of Korea called jeongjae, as well as in the extensive Korean history, connecting it with political, social and educational environment in Joseon. The study mainly depends on literatures as for its features. With basic materials of《Annals of Chosun Dynasty》《Akhakgwebeom(Musical Theory Records)》《Chosun Jeongjae Mudo Holki(Dancing Process Records in Chosun)》 and other national records on Hyomyung, many studies and professional books on Hyomyung have been also used. Taking it into account that those records were made just for two years, his passion and genius for dancing based on Joseon-centered awareness seem to be highly marvellous and stunning. Crown Prince Hyomyung who ruled Joseon as a prince regent under the reign of King Sunjo made independent ritual modes for court performing arts, forming and completing original culture of the late Joseon. His endeavors included localization of Dangak jeongjae (court ritual modes), activation of Hyangak jeongjae (local ritual modes for performing arts), and active introduction of things Joseon considering its themes and contents. It does not remain to mean expansion in quantity, but truly reflects the underlying political ambition of Hyomyung who heartily wished for independence of Joseon Dynasty. The research into the relation between Hyomyung and Kim Chang-ha from a musical family gives more than it has revealed in this study.