National Buyeo Museum to Open Dedicated Exhibition Hall on December 23
Three-Story, 254-Square-Meter Space Offers a Multi-Sensory Experience
A dedicated exhibition hall for the Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner, a national treasure that exemplifies the essence of Baekje culture and metal craftsmanship, is set to open.
The National Buyeo Museum announced on December 22 that it will open the "Baekje Incense Burner Hall," a three-story building exclusively for the national treasure Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner, on December 23. The Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner was excavated on December 12, 1993, at the Neungsan-ri temple site in Buyeo. Featuring dragons, phoenixes, immortals, animals, and five musicians playing instruments, this artifact encapsulates the worldview and philosophy of the Baekje people and has been designated as a national treasure.
Three-Story Structure Reflecting the Incense Burner's Form
The levels and spatial composition of the Baekje Incense Burner Hall were designed to reflect the structure of the incense burner itself. The first floor, connected to the existing permanent exhibition hall, is themed after the underwater world depicted at the base of the incense burner and is expressed through media art. Visitors enter the exhibition space via an escalator that symbolizes the ascent of a dragon to the sky, connecting the first and third floor exhibition halls. The third floor represents the mountainous and celestial realms depicted at the top of the incense burner.
From a 'Visual Exhibition' to a 'Sensory Exhibition'
Fragrance and Sound Space. Visitors can enter the fragrance pillar and experience the scent of ancient incense. Provided by the National Buyeo Museum.
The exhibition hall is designed as a super-elliptical space of approximately 254 square meters. The walls and corners are curved, while the ceiling features rectangular structures made of straight lines. This interplay of curves and straight lines symbolizes harmony and integration. The space is filled with sound and fragrance. Music, composed based on the instruments played by the five musicians depicted on the incense burner lid, plays throughout the hall, while the subtle scent of ancient incense, recreated with a modern touch, gently fills the air. The sound and fragrance complement the visual experience, allowing visitors to appreciate the aesthetics and spiritual world of the Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner with all five senses.
Experience Ancient Fragrances... and Enjoy Views of Buyeo
The information zone "Fragrance and Sound" is designed as an experiential space related to the Baekje Gilt-Bronze Incense Burner. Visitors can step inside the incense pillar and experience the scent of ancient incense. There are also sound experiences where visitors can listen to the instruments played by the five musicians depicted on the incense burner, tactile experiences with replicas of the burner, and video content including sign language. A digital archive is provided in the lounge area. At the observatory "Fragrance and Leisure," visitors can enjoy the lingering impression of the exhibition while taking in the scenic views of Buyeo, the ancient capital of Baekje.
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