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Finding the Hidden Design Philosophy in Korean
Traditional Space. Edition No. 1
VDM Publishing House, May 2009, Pages: 108
This study is about humor and its application in
Korean traditional space, which merges culture,
design, and preservation. The purpose of the
research is to seek humor as a significant design
concept in Korean traditional space, and establish
it through the examples. The examples focused on are
found in temples and palaces since those are
relatively well preserved Korean traditional spaces.
Each humor in the examples is interpreted based on
culture and the mentality of the age, such as
religion, ideology, and customs. Also, forms and
functions of humor are examined. Through the design
analyses of case studies, unique characteristics of
Korean traditional humor were found, and the
importance was also discussed. Unlike that of
Western countries, humor in Korean traditional space
is soft, metaphoric, and human. Moreover, the humor
creates intimacy and a unique sense of place so that
it attracts viewers. Namely, humor is one of the
significant design elements which has potential to
be applied and developed for the future. Ultimately,
the contents of this book will become an essential
design guideline for both Korea and the western
world.
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