"Diaspora of Koguryo Tomb Murals －Modern and Contemporary Records about the Twin Pillars Tomb－"

A newly discovered mural fragment from the Twin Pillars Tomb (Sangyeongchong), a 5th-century Koguryo tomb, sheds light on the dispersed history of Koguryo tomb murals. The fragment, previously believed lost since the Japanese colonial era, was found in 2018 and represents part of the null-gil (null-gil) east wall mural. This discovery, along with other scattered records—including replicas from North Korea and Japan—highlights how Koguryo tomb murals have been fragmented across nations due to historical events like colonization and political divisions. The study examines these dispersed materials, including a 1910s Japanese replica by Oba Tsunekichi and a 1990s North Korean copy from Mansudae Art Studio, to reconstruct the mural's history and cultural significance. By analyzing these records, researchers aim to correct past misinterpretations and advance a more objective understanding of Koguryo art, emphasizing the need for shared data access and collaborative research.

Park, A.-R., & Park, J. (2021). “Diaspora of Koguryo Tomb Murals －Modern and Contemporary Records about the Twin Pillars Tomb－”. Journal of Humanities, 32(0), 9–39. https://doi.org/10.31658/dshr.32.1