조선시대 과거 낙폭지(落幅紙)의 재활용 문화

Abstract

This paper focused on various application answer sheet after civil service examination in Chosun dynasty. Before the full-scale discussion, in the first place analyze the actual conditions of various papers used in government office. At the time official documents were short of paper because the custom of using good quality paper. In these circumstances, Nakpokji (落幅紙, Flunked answer sheet) which returned answer sheet of Civil service examination had all the good conditions to be recycled. Nakpokji recycled various fields etc military goods, materials of ancient buildings, the packaging of important documents and books, backing paper of art work, clothing and appliances, objects made by various craftsmen. This has been used in most areas where paper is needed. Paper of Gamsi (監試, a preliminary examination) used evenly in all areas. Jeongsi (庭試, a special examination) frequently used in field of architecture and objects. Dongdang (東堂, the main examination) used packaging of important documents and books chiefly. As the time passed, the use of the place was further expanded and subdivided. Currently, Nakpokji are being found one by one during the preservation process of the relics. Through the work of analyzing this, it can also be a clue to guess the production timing and circular state of the cultural property. Therefore, it is time to raise the perception that this is also a cultural property that should be properly stored and analyzed.