This is another one of the few touristy things I've posted: the National Museum of Korea. I'm normally not a fan of museums, especially history-related museums. But this particular one is beautiful to look at and amazing to walk through. First of all, the thing is huge: three FULL floors of some of the most breathtaking artifacts, art, etc. I've seen. One day out of the week the museum is open until 8 or 9pm, and going at night is like going to a completely different museum, not only because of the utter silence, but the dimmed corners and lack of lighting make viewing the collections that much more magical. Perhaps the highlight of this museum, though, is the Buddhist collection, found in the paintings, sculptures, and statues. I went this week simply for that collection, though I've seen it at least twice before, I wanted one last look before heading back to the States. Guys and dolls, that's how good of a thing it is.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Day 98: We All Need Some History
This is another one of the few touristy things I've posted: the National Museum of Korea. I'm normally not a fan of museums, especially history-related museums. But this particular one is beautiful to look at and amazing to walk through. First of all, the thing is huge: three FULL floors of some of the most breathtaking artifacts, art, etc. I've seen. One day out of the week the museum is open until 8 or 9pm, and going at night is like going to a completely different museum, not only because of the utter silence, but the dimmed corners and lack of lighting make viewing the collections that much more magical. Perhaps the highlight of this museum, though, is the Buddhist collection, found in the paintings, sculptures, and statues. I went this week simply for that collection, though I've seen it at least twice before, I wanted one last look before heading back to the States. Guys and dolls, that's how good of a thing it is.
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All I need to know about Korean history I learned from those giant relief tablet things in Topol park. They told me that when the Korean men were losing the fight and being oppressed by the enemy, the women rose up in their hanbok and struck a blow with a bayonet in hand. I am sure this did in fact happen and is in no way propaganda.
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