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Byeongpung
''Byeongpung'' () are Korean folding screens made from several joined panels, bearing decorative painting and calligraphy, used to separate interiors and enclose private spaces, among other uses. It has been used for a variety of purposes, including preventing drafts, displaying paintings, displaying calligraphy, and separating spaces. History ''Byeongpung'' have been used since the Han dynasty in China and were widely used during the Tang dynasty. And Korea exported folding screens to Japan during the reign of King Sinmun of Silla, Sinmun. Goryeo Dynasty (A.D. 918-1392) In Korea, folding screens were first used during the Goryeo period. In the ''Goryeo Dogyeong'' () written by Seo-gyeong, an envoy from the Song dynasty who visited Goryeo, there is a record that the Goryeo royal family placed folding screens on all sides of the banquet hall. Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) ''Byeongpung'' was also widely used during the Joseon period. The initial form was a single-seat model mad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folding Screen
A folding screen, also known as pingfeng (), is a type of free-standing furniture consisting of several frames or panels, which are often connected by hinges or by other means. They have practical and decorative uses, and can be made in a variety of designs with different kinds of materials. Folding screens originated from ancient China, eventually spreading to the rest of East Asia, and were popular amongst Europeans. History Origin Screens date back to China during the Eastern Zhou dynasty, Zhou period (771–256 BCE). These were initially one-panel screens in contrast to folding screens. Folding screens were invented during the Han dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE). Depictions of those folding screens have been found in Han-era tombs, such as one in Zhucheng, Shandong Province. A folding screen was often decorated with beautiful art; major themes included mythology, scenes of palace life, and nature. It is often associated with intrigue and romance in Chinese literature, for ex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
