Hanok, Traditional Korean Architecture

Course Introduction

This course explores a history of Korean architecture through hanok, a traditional Korean building, and examines the nature-friendly Korean architectural styles, which encompass Koreans’ residential patterns and culture, community culture, and religion. Through a deep understanding of hanok and its transformation, students can see the various aspects of Korea(ns) in the traditional era.

Learning Objectives

∙ Learn about the history and origin of hanok, a traditional Korean architecture.

∙ Learn about the structure of hanok and understand the principles of beauty of hanok through its structural features.

∙ Explore various Korean architecture, such as Buddhist temples, local Confucian school (hyanggyo), walled town (eupseong), and pavilions (jeongja).

∙ Understand Korean culture that combines architecture and culture.

Course Structure

This course consists of a total of 8 weeks. The lectures in each week are organized into three to six videos by topic.

Subtitles

Korean, English, Chinese