근세 한・일 문학작품에 나타난 기녀복식의 조형적 표현 고찰‒『춘향전』과 『호색일대남』을 중심으로‒

Abstract

This study compared the formative expression of ginyeo costume as expressed in early modern literature of Korea and Japan. The study result suggested that both countries have same standard in expressing beauty, which were white skin, neat hair and pretty face. Both ginyeo and geisha tempted men by subtly exposing slender figure. On the other hand, there was difference in beautiful silouhette. In 『Chunhyangjeon』, a beautiful silhouette in Korea is described as slender upper body and exaggerated lower body. On the other hand, in 『Koshoku ichidai otoko』, a beautiful silhouette in Japan is described as properly rich straight-line silhouette, which reflects the aesthetic sense of Japanese male at the time. In addition, there is description in 『Koshoku ichidai otoko』 on sensual feeling raised by smooth leg and white neck. The similarity in color expression of costume worn by ginyeo and geisha is that they both wore luxurious prime colors so that prime colors would make contrast with white skin. In 『Koshoku ichidai otoko』, the protagonist gives compliment on the costume of a geisha with color matching with the season. It tells the importance of color scheme fitting to season in Japan. The similarity in material and pattern of costume worn by ginyeo and geisha is that they both wore costume decorated with pattern and made of expensive material. They wanted to show off their financial capability and enhance refined or luxurious taste by expensive material and patterns. On the other hand, there was difference in the pattern used. It is possible to know through 『Chunhyangjeon』 that Korean ginyeo drew or embroidered pattern on costume. Such use of pattern on costume is not found elsewhere including folk paintings. Meanwhile, it is possible to know through 『Koshoku ichidai otoko』 that Japanese geisha used unique geisha pattern on her costume so that people can know she is a geisha from far away.