공간구문론을 이용한 박물관 전시공간 분석

Abstract

(Background and Purpose) In light of increased demand for culture and the bourgeoning number of exhibition spaces, the purpose of this study is to quantitatively analyze museum' exhibition spaces. More specifically, it attempts to analyze the space syntax of the Folk Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History. Further, its ultimate goal is to present evaluation or reference points for future exhibition plans by comparing curators’ intuitive exhibition plans with quantitative measures of space. (Method) As a research method, the spatial structure of the exhibition spaces at the Folk Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History were analyzed quantitatively using Hanson and Hillier’s space syntax theory. Some of the values that can be obtained using space syntax theory are connectivity, integration, and intelligibility. (Results) According to an analysis of the spatial syntax of the National Folk Museum, all three exhibition rooms had the highest connection and the highest degree of integration in the middle of the exhibition. This was also true of one unit space at the end of the exhibition. When compared with the original state of each exhibition room, the first exhibition room needed to change its layout, and the second exhibition room had areas requiring circulation guidance. The third exhibition room had no issues, because the arrangement of the exhibits and the exhibition space’s circulation were correct. According to an analysis of the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, the exhibition space’s overall level of connection was low. This is due to the exhibition’s planning, along with contemporary trends at the time of completion. The integration value of the exhibition’s middle section was high, just like the National Folk Museum. According to a comparative analysis of exhibition room statuses, the first, second, and third exhibition spaces complemented the exhibition room, and had a high degree of integration. This made it easier for visitors to receive information effectively. On the other hand, in the fourth exhibition room, over five contents were scattered in an otherwise highly integrated space. This was true even though it was smaller than other exhibition rooms, a fact which seemed to require correction. (Conclusions) In this study, I attempted to apply both quantitative and qualitative analytical perspectives by comparing and analyzing the present situation of exhibition space in museums. I accomplished this by referring to quantitative coefficients resulting from an analysis of space syntax. While early planning and installation of exhibition space is important, I think long-term exhibitions can provide even better displays by enhancing the capacity of a typical historical museum. This is especially true if post-verification is added, and partial modifications can be improved.