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The purpose of this study was to analyze components, typical grouping and changes of the footstones on Korean Architecture.
The footstone is composed of support part('b"), moulding(...), column mat('띆), pedestal('b땢) and support stone('b"먐).
Components of footstone were changed over time. The biggest cause of the change was the change of the floor structure. From Three Kingdom period to Korea Dynasty, because of the standing floor structure, the footstone's height projected from the floor was very low. On the other hand, the height of the footstone on Joseon Dynasty was higher than one of earlier period with a change to sitting floor structure. In addition, the details of footstone were also changed over time. That is, from Three Kingdom period to Korea Dynastey, the number of moulding steps and and sculpture decoration were increased. On the other hand, in Joseon Dynasty, the moulding of footstone disappeared. These changes on the footstone reflect the architectural changes.