So we've gone from carvings to paintings! I was totally unfamiliar with Korean architecture. The Koreans have been heavily influenced (in good ways and bad) by the Japanese and the Chinese. This influence shows itself in strange places. I was in love with the colour of Korea. I also really like how simple the palace was (in terms of the carved wood) and yet how bold it became with the paint.
This is the throne and throne hall.
Rice paper is used everywhere in traditional housing. Its part of the "windows" the walls and even the floors. Its effect makes everything look dainty, but cool.
Water is also very important in the palace. There are many "floating" pavilions which were used for eating and entertaining!
More water and a pavilion. Whats so great about this picture is that as I am looking at Jason and the palace and the mountains -- Jason is essentially looking at the skyline of downtown Seoul rising above the walls of the palace!
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