| Abstract |
| This study was aimed at comparing and analyzing the techniques and craftsmanship in the making of the decorative paper flowers for the two typical Buddhist Rituals, Su-ryuk-jae and Yeong-san-jae, the latter designated as the Important Intangible Cultural Property NO. 50. The paper flowers used in the Buddhist rites surpass any other kind in size and exquisiteness, thus acquiring the name of `jang-eum` or solemn decorations. The present study was based on a series of 14 studies on the traditional paper flowers in Korea presented by the author since 1981, but in this paper more emphasis was placed on the differences not only between the two rites but also in the craftsmanship and paper materials depending on the individual craftsman. There exist five prominent skill retainers for the Yeong-san-jae paper flowers: Hwang Eun-dong (Monk Wolhwa), Recluse Lee Gi-won, Lee Byeong-woo (Monk Kyeongam), Yun Jong-gyu (Monk Haewol) and Lee Ju-hwan (Monk Seokyong), where as Kim Tae-suk is the only technique retainer for Su-ryuk-jae. The results of the study are as follows: Hwang Eun-dong (Monk Wolhwa), makes twelve kinds including cloud flowers; Recluse Lee Gi-won seven including peonies; Lee Byeong-woo (Monk Kyeongam) has techniques for five kinds, including bush clovers; Yun Jong-gyu (Monk Haewol) holds skills for six kinds. Lee Ju-hwan (Monk Seokyong) retains techniques for making nine kinds of flowers besides big chrysanthemums. Kim Tae-suk specializing in the Su-ryuk-jae paper flowers has the expertise of making six different kinds of decorative flowers along with peonies. In conclusion, a total 45 different kinds of paper flowers are presently being produced by these representative artists. The techniques employed by the individual craftsman often share the same or similar names, but as the workmanship and techniques of the artists vary widely, their works denote these differences, thus strongly requiring us to restore the originality of the authentic forms and quality of paper flowers while stimulating the artists` creativity ever more. |
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| Key Words |
| 지화, 지화장엄, 장엄지화, Paper Flower, Decorative Paper Flower |
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