조선시대 수장(收藏)과 수장가(收藏家): 미술사적 의미와 전개양상을 중심으로

Abstract

This paper is intended as a comprehensive summary of the modus operandi of the Joseon dynasty period collectors and the art historic implications of their collections. This is a subject that has not been much discussed by art history scholars. An ideal collector, as envisioned by the contemporaries of the period, was an expert appraiser and preservationist who could judge and protect the value of work rather than a person who would show off his wealth or personal connections through the collection. Collectors of that period used to establish repositories, referred to as Jangseoru, to preserve their collections, make catalogues to document the provenance and ownership of the collection, and maintain journals to keep track of movements of collection items. Extant collection catalogues and journals, which might appear artifacts of personal hobbies, carry a substantial significance in art history as they represent a distinct intellectual heritage from the Joseon dynasty.