조선 후기 전통소반의 재조명과 활용방안에 관한 연구

Study on Practical Uses of Late Choson’s Traditional 'Soban'

The objective of this thesis is to present a way to make use of 'Soban' applying present period's circumstances by researching the life style and developing background of Chosun, when 'Sobans' were in the core of food life, and studying the values of 'Soban.' Residential and natural circumstances and sociocultural conventions effecting food life were investigated and the change of function and form of traditional 'Soban' according to era was studied. The role of 'Soban' in present food life environment was studied as well. Before Chosun Era, both sitting and standing life styles were found and about in the beginning of the 15th century, 'Ondol' was used in most Chosun houses. With the introduction of 'Ondol' the interior structure changed and the tables were replaced by trays and 'Sobans.'Among the reasons why 'Sobans' were widely used, were the patriarch minds of 'men and women should be different' and 'olders should be treated before the youngers. 'Because of the reasons listed above, the use of multi-functional 'Soban-sitting style table,' was common for most people. In this sense, 'Soban,' along with other tables and trays, was a convenient and rational livelihood tool used in various ways. Late Chosun's traditional 'Soban' is in the process of being modernized through reinterpretations of various forms and materials related to present life style of both sitting and standing.