송광사 국사전과 진영당의 진영 봉안 방식

Abstract

Though Kuksajeon and Jinyeongdang of Songkwangsa shared the same purpose of enshrining the high priest, there are apparent differences of enshrinement between the two buildings. Kuksajeon believed to remain the original building frame which was established in the year of rebuilding, 1501. Sixteen portraits of the high priest were hanged held by round rings to the long wooden bar without any ornaments and lined up against the wall. There also were simple hanging ornaments upside each portrait, which intensified the whole enshrinement with simple images. There also provided lower shelves at the bottom of the portrait. Refurnished in 1990, the originals were believed to be simple in form. Jinyeongdang, which had the alternative name, Pungamyeonggak, was a plain building built in 1918. Though the building had only three bays, there were 35 portraits. To enshrine the 35 portraits, a special way of enshrinement was designed. Two wooden fake walls were built under the cross beam, which created enough space on the enshrine wall. The simple method of enshrinement of Kuksajeon was found in Josadang of Buseoksa which was built in the 14th century. Although there was a time lag of two centuries, two buildings had the same method of enshrinement. It could be concluded attentively—albeit more related examples and evidence are needed—that the enshrining way of the late Koryeo Dynasty succeeded into that of the early year of the Choseon Dynasty. The way of enshrinement of Jinyeongdang succeeded the former two buildings with simple shelves, enshrining more than 35 portraits in a small building showed apparent differences. It was concluded that inventing fake walls under the beam and omitting the hanging ornaments were the results of the latter buildings.