Physical Expression as "Moving Text" in the Korean Bongsan Mask Dance

(2015). Physical Expression as "Moving Text" in the Korean Bongsan Mask Dance. Korea Journal, 55(3), 56-79, https://doi.org/10.25024/kj.2015.55.3.56

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Abstract

This article examines the aspect of physical expression in the Korean Bongsan Mask Dance, a composite art form that combines theatre, music, and dance. Compared to other Korean mask plays, movement is highly important in the Bongsan Mask Dance as it contains a variety of technically developed and stylized physical expressions. Considering that dance is so prominent and influential in the development of the story, this drama is referred to as the Bongsan Mask Dance rather than the Bongsan Mask Play. This paper focuses on both direct and indirect physical expression—often neglected despite their importance—and this is in contrast to other studies of this work, which have primarily the actors’ dialogue. This paper classifies physical expression into three types based on style and form, and into four categories according to function and role. Also, it argues that physical expression in the Bongsan Mask Dance functions not only as a supportive but also an independent medium that develops the story, contributes to the overall coherence of the artistic work, and communicates critical ideologies and themes differently from speech.

keywords: Bongsan Mask Dance, Joseon Dynasty, functions of physical expression, criticism, speech, movement

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Vol.55 No.3

Physical Expression as "Moving Text" in the Korean Bongsan Mask Dance

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