The Stone Sculptures near the King’s Tomb, ‘Seo Oh Neung’, Korea
Kings’ tombs in Choson dynasty was so simple due to the influence from Confucian philosophy.
The governing idea was Confucianism in Choson kingdom.
So the ruling class had to keep the simple way of living according to Confucianism.
Unlike the western civilization, the ruling class in Choson dynasty was not warriors but scholars.
So the stone sculptures of the king’s tomb was also simple. The sculptures were not lucrative to compare with other graves of the ruling classes.
Even the tombs were stationed on the high hill, but the ornaments were not special.
It took a high position in altitude, but the decorations and the ornaments were simple.
It was regrettable that it was banned to get closer to the tombs.
So I could take the photos of the stone sculptures from far away.
The ruling class not being warriors but scholars are very strange, considering the fact that warriors and warlords made great kings or commanders but maybe it's because of the the Confucian philosophy, amazing images of the tombs
While yeah a closer look would sure have been great to look into. While in the 2nd image it seems like we are getting a glimpse of the statue I believe . Nice shots for an understanding : )
@slowwalker,
Unlike the western civilization, the ruling class in Choson dynasty was not warriors but scholars.Yeah this mean a lot! In my country it has been done by the Buddhist monks! Nice explanation!
Cheers~
Beautiful place and awesome photography...my dear cute friend @slowwalker
Yes, really bad you couldn't get closer to the tombs!
Your photos are cool as always man!
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@slowwalker, You explained better why Choson dynasty was simple. Confucian philosophy they followed and then king’s tomb was also simple. Seemed ornaments also made very simply. The King's tomb place highest of the mountain. We have missed big opportunity to see very close looks of King's tomb coz banned to take captures. But your effort great. You got massive effort for show something to steemit.
The stone sculptures look so beautiful
Such a valuable place that i ever seen