Byeongsan Confucianism School
The Byeongsan Seowon is a seowon located in the Byeongsan-ri village of Pungcheon-myeon county in the city of Andong, in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. Seowon is a type of local academy that occured in the Joseon dynasty.
In terms of architecture, Dosanseowon Confucian Academy complex can largely be divided into Dosanseodang compound and Dosanseowon compound. Dosanseodang area consists of living quarters and lecture halls where Toegye Yi Hwang, an eminent Confucian scholar, lived and taught his students. Dosanseowon was built after Toegye Yi Hwang passed away by his followers in legacy of his teachings as well as to pay respects to the deceased.
