Science and Technology in the Silla Heritage. The course explores the scientific and technological aspects of the cultural heritage of Silla, an ancient dynasty in Korea, and its relationship with other ancient civilizations in the world. The lecture series will cover major cultural heritage of Silla: Bulguksa, Seokguram, Cheomseongdae, Poseokjeong, the Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok, and metallurgy.
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Modern development in science and technology occurred mostly in the West. But during ancient times,various developments were madein science and technology in many countries outside of the West. In that sense, this series of lectures aims to obtain better understanding of the development in science and technology in the Silla dynasty through scientific and technological analysis of Silla cultural properties.
Syllabus
WEEK 1: Bulguksa
WEEK 2: Sci-Tech in the Silla Cultural Heritage: Cheomseongdae
WEEK 3: Poseokjeong
WEEK 4: Seokguram Grotto
WEEK 5: The Sacred Bell of Great King Seongdeok
WEEK 6: The Metalcrafts in Silla
