1922년 일본에 전시된 조선 문화

Abstract

This paper explores Joseon culture displayed in Ueno, Tokyo in 1922, focusing on the photo album of the Peace Memorial Tokyo Expo. First, the overall composition of the photo album was analyzed. The intention of the issue, the purpose of the event, and the direction of the exhibition were researched, and the colonial times were examined focusing on the characters presented in the picture at the beginning. Next, the Joseon culture exhibited at the fair was analyzed. Despite the fact that the artistry of the Gisaengs in the entertainment hall became a hot topic, the selection of songs and performances consisted of simple contents that had a common cultural basis or did not encourage conflict between the two countries. In contrast to Japan’s emphasis on modern industrial technology, the exhibition of the Joseon Pavilion was poor and stressed on the agriculture. In conclusion, by the analysis of the photo album and its surrounding materials, it can be seen that Japan tried to display Joseon culture in a biased way and further solidify its colonial rule, unlike the slogan “Peace” that was put forward through.