| Abstract |
| This study examined the formative aspects of the earrings of Baekje Dynasty from the view point of artistic handicraft. The forms of composing Baekje earrings and the connecting parts as the basis for grasping formative characteristics are divided into four types of forms to be examined. The form of the pendants in the middle among the composing forms, there are Gonguchae, Gonwonpansanghyeong, cylinder form, Sohwanyeonjeopguchae , Sohwanyeonjeopbanguchae and Saseulhyeong. In the forms of Suhashik, there are Wonhyeong, Shimyeophyeong, Tanhwanhyeong, Sabihyeong and Gokokhyeong. Suhashik forms also showed slightly modified from each other. As the formative characteristics of Baekje earrings show some variations depending on the eras, this study analyzed the formative characteristics by classifying them into the eras: Hanseong Dynasty, Woongjin Dynasty and Sabi Dynasty. In the study on the artistry of Baekje earrings, the characteristics of earrings dating back to the Three Kingdoms period were compared to evaluate the aesthetics of Baekje earrings. In the comparative study of earrings dating back to the Three Kingdoms (Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla) and Gaya, some were found to be similar in form and style with the earrings reflecting each state`s culture and sensibilities and thus making them unique. Baekje earrings also reflect the unique Baekje culture, and are not visually gorgeous or do not encompass an excellent manufacturing technology unlike earrings of Silla and Gaya; however, their simple aesthetics is expected to blend well with the modern minimalist designs. This study was conducted to point out the danger that cultures of an era are evaluated in terms of their quantity and quality. Also, the manufacturing technology and visual aspects alone cannot be the yard to evaluate the value of metal artifacts, but such a value lies in the difference in the aesthetic viewpoint on sensibilities and culture of that era. A study from diverse aspects is expected to prevent the mistake of underrating the aesthetic value of those traditional artifacts. |
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| Key Words |
| Earrings of Baekje Dynasty, Formative characteristics, forming, surface decoration |
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