A Comparative Study of Space Characteristics of Chinese Summer Palace and Korean Changdeokgung Palace Garden from the Aspect of Horizontal Tablet

Horizontal tablets in the Chinese Summer Palace and Korean Changdeokgung Palace Garden serve as significant cultural and architectural elements, reflecting distinct philosophical and landscape interpretations. In the Summer Palace, these tablets often emphasize natural landscapes and phenomena, deepening spatial meaning through literary expression. Conversely, in Changdeokgung, they strongly reflect Confucian ideals, underscoring moral and spiritual connections inherent to the era's architecture. This comparative study reveals that horizontal tablets not only physically connect architectural elements but also encapsulate the cognitive and cultural nuances of their respective imperial contexts, offering a deeper understanding of these UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

HAM, K., KONG, M., MITANI, T., & ZHANG, J. (2013). A Comparative Study of Space Characteristics of Chinese Summer Palace and Korean Changdeokgung Palace Garden from the Aspect of Horizontal Tablet. Journal of the Japanese Institute of Landscape Architecture, 76(5), 501–504. https://doi.org/10.5632/jila.76.501