Until fairly recently, all upper-class Koreans maintained domestic shrines that were used for paying
Until fairly recently, all upper-class Koreans maintained domestic shrines that were used for paying homage to their ancestors. Families who could not afford to set aside a whole building for ancestor worship would substitute paintings of those buildings, adding Great Grandfather’s name on the plaque in the doorway. This oversized shrine painting is too big for a home: it was made for a government building and is dedicated to the king and queen, who were like the parents of the country and were honored in much the same way by their subjects. Spirit Shrine, June 1811. Ink and color on paper, 67 5/16 x 56 5/8 in. (171.0 x 143.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum -- source link
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