1970년대 소설 삽화의 미적 표현과 장르의 교섭-「별들의 고향」(최인호 소설, 김영덕 삽화, 이장호 영화)을 중심으로-

Abstract

This study aims to explore the intertextual aesthetics of illustrations in modern and contemporary Korean novels, focusing on how these novel illustrations interact with other contemporary cultural and artistic phenomena. Rather than understanding novel illustrations merely as an exceptional occurrence in the specific space of serialized novels in newspapers, this research proposes to view them as dynamic artworks that engage with various phenomena of contemporary art. By doing so, it seeks to go beyond the limitations of existing theoretical studies on novel illustrations and suggest a genuinely trans-genre approach. Specifically, this study examines the aesthetic principles and genre transitions of serialized novel illustrations from the 1970s, with a focus on “The Stars’ Home” (a novel by Choi In-ho, illustrations by Kim Young-deok, and a film by Lee Jang-ho). Considering that the 1970s saw significant commercial success in serialized novels along with active exchanges between literature, art, and cinema, this research believes that "The Stars’ Home," a representative and controversial work of the time, offers an opportunity to explore the intercommunicative aesthetics that freely traverse genres and media. Furthermore, to properly discuss the popular success of novels and the process of cinematic adaptation of literary works during this period, this study emphasizes the importance of re-examining the often-overlooked relationship between novel illustrations and cinema. It highlights how the visual images provided by illustrations can enhance the understanding and emotional impact of novel narratives and serve as a source of creative transformation in the minds of readers. This suggests that novel illustrations, as visual and formative art, may have inspired new developments in contemporary cinema.