A Study on the Characteristics of Numinose appearing in Jeongjeon of Jongmyo

A transcendental sense, deeper than religion or science, can be rationally understood through Numinose Theory. This study reveals that the concept of 'numinosity'—a profound, awe-inspiring emotion—offers a new framework for interpreting spatial design and artistic objects without relying on dogmatic logic. By applying Rudolf Otto's theory to Jongmyo Shrine's Jeongjeon, researchers demonstrate its potential as a tool for aesthetically analyzing sacred spaces, bridging the gap between subjective experience and systematic understanding.

Cho, E.-W., & Lee, C. (2016). A Study on the Characteristics of Numinose appearing in Jeongjeon of Jongmyo. Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal, 25(5), 3–15. https://doi.org/10.14774/jkiid.2016.25.5.003