몽골 전통문양디자인의 상징성 연구

A study on symbolism of traditional pattern design of Mongolia: A comparative study on traditional pattern design between Korea and Mongolia

In this paper, the most representative and widely used as a common pattern of the natural patterns and religious symbolism were compared with each other among the traditional patterns of Mongolia and South Korea. Natural patterns of the sun, moon, mountains, water, fire, cloud pattern, and religious patterns of the fish among typical pattern of Eight Treasure Pattern, lotus pattern were included in the study. The natural patterns of Mongolia and South Korea has been symbolized since prehistoric times. They were important symbol system as a sign of the communication for themselves and for their communities. Especially, they were handed down to posterity in the form of seal, not just a decoration but a cultural symbol with the whole human life style. In addition, the natural patterns and religious patterns have been variously used to pottery, bronze, Buddhist ritual instruments, the palace decoration representing the authority and household goods. And they are now the most commonly used as decorative patterns through the development of the times in Mongolia and South Korea. Therefore, they are eternity, power, strength, happiness, abundance, harmony, fusion, longevity, courage, and northern original cultural form which has been used since ancient times steadily. Also they are Lucky pattern that implies the symbolism of transcendental immortality which is the core idea of northern Shamanism. Accordingly, the symbolic and cultural value of Mongolia and South Korea can be excellent materials of storytelling design when it comes to checking the homogeneity of the traditional culture and creating a cultural product of industrialization. As a result, we must find original cultural form and modernly reinterpret the spirit world, tales, legends, so that can be effective use for industrialization of cultural industry and design area.