의식주 생활용품에 나타난 길상문양에 관한 연구

A Study on Auspicious Patterns Represented in Daily Products for Food, Clothing, and Shelter : With Special Reference to Korean Bat Patterns

From the moment of birth, all men are supposed to go through great times and hard times in the course of coping with what lies ahead for them. Whatever position one may hold, every human being has to confront the inevitable times, or the vicissitudes of life. When the most difficult time in one's life comes, some people resort to religion while others seek help from close associates. Also there are people who ward off misfortune in advance to prevent such occasions or wish for good luck as they exchange words of blessing at the beginning of the New Year. Regarding these activities to pray for good fortune, the East is no different from the West. In the realm of patterns, these activities are simplified in auspicious patterns. The target of this study is bat patterns among diverse auspicious patterns. Therefore, this study separates the examination on bat patterns to provide examples of various bat patterns and to go further by attempting classification according to shape and meaning. Another reason for writing this research paper is that recording infinite meanings bat patterns connote can serve as a cornerstone for future research.