고대 한국의 미용문화 연구

Abstract

Understanding the ancient beauty culture on the Korean peninsula. The ancient make-up was used for skin care and for ritual to perform a religious service. In Koguryo, makeup technique was early acquired from China. People put on rouge and eyebrow makeup and developed stylish hairstyle, regardless of their social position. In Baekche, people wore byunbal(髮), while people in Silla do mibal(美髮) on up their hair and put an ornamental hairpin. Natural make-up was popular both in Paekche and Silla. After the three nations became united, cosmetic and make-up manufacturing technology was greatly improved and it was spread to Japan and China. The make-up technique became splendid. Silla produced excellent face powder. Making rouge from cinnabar was outstanding in Koguryo, and was initiated even to China. Eyebrow make-up was popular in Koguryo, but it was not in Paekche and Silla. Eyebrow make-up used during Dang period was prevalent in Unified Silla times. Beautiful small lip was favored in ancient lip make-up.Men tied a topknot and women wore mibal or byunbal(髮) in ancient times. In Baekche, you can distinguish between married and unmarried women by looking at hairstyle. A wig made in Silla was traded. Buddhism brought the improvement on perfume and cleansing material. Economically stable women spent a long time on make-up and gisaengs, female entertainers who made a feast or a drinking party more enjoyable, brought about the advancement in make-up. Spirit color indicated the interchange between god and human. Burning hair symbolized wealth. Tying a topknot meant wishes for the grace of god. Make-up and hairstyle in ancient times became gorgeous and diverse as time went by.This research showed that make-up as well as dress was the characteristic of period, society and culture. However this research is limited only to the ancient times so follow-up research should be carried out.