Bonghwangsa Daeungjeon Hall, Andong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2068

Category

Architecture

Era

조선시대

Designated year

2020

Location

안동시, 경상북도— 경상북도 안동시 봉황사길 152 (임동면)

Coordinates

36.546654, 128.932669

Daeungjeon Hall of Bonghwangsa Temple was originally built toward the end of the seventeenth century (late Joseon) and repaired on several occasions thereafter. Although the five-kan* building looks imposing, many of its parts including the roof-supporting bracket system display traces of repair work carried out in the late nineteenth century. The disharmony displayed by its façade, rear side, and roof-supporting bracket system reflects the difficult times experienced by Buddhism in this area during the late Joseon Period. One can only marvel at the embellishments dedicated to Buddha, such as the dancheong (colorful traditional decorative painting applied to wooden buildings and artifacts) and the representations of a phoenix on the slanted ceiling.

Location