Study of Cultural Heritage and Digital Preservation: The case of Murals of the Northern Yue Temple

Zhiyong Li, Sitthisak Champadaeng

Abstract


The Beiyue Temple murals represent a significant cultural heritage that faces preservation challenges due to aging and limited accessibility. This study addresses these challenges through digital preservation methods while exploring their historical and cultural significance. The purpose of this research was to: (1) explore the social and historical origins and cultural value of Beiyue Temple murals, and (2) investigate the digital preservation and dissemination of Beiyue Temple murals. This study adopts qualitative research methods to study the literature and collect field data through surveys, interviews, observations, group discussions and seminars. From the information provided by a group of 40 people, this analysis is based on the objectives and results that are presented in a descriptive analysis. First, the cultural value and historical development of the Beiyue Temple murals are a national mountain worship site in ancient China. It has rich historical and cultural connotations and has an important impact on local culture and spiritual life. At present, the walls of Beiyue Temple have been aging for hundreds of years, and the murals are severely damaged. At the same time, the geographical location is remote and government investment is limited. There are few studies on the protection and dissemination of Beiyue Temple murals, and there is a lack of systematic protection and dissemination theory. The exquisite murals of Beiyue Temple are used in digital technology to spread and understand the art of Beiyue Temple murals. The teaching design combines digital acquisition methods and the production of digital animation to make its boring courses interesting. Learners learn through digital media, which as our results showed, makes it more convenient and effective to obtain information and attract young people.

Keywords


Mural Conservation, Dissemination, Culture, Digital Technology, Beiyue Temple

Full Text:

PDF

References


Chen, Z. W., & Fan, J. S. (2016). Research on the protection and visual image development of Lijiang murals based on digital technology. Dunhuang Studies, 24(2), 100–107.

Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2023). Mural. Encyclopaedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/art/mural

Gu, S., & Laoakka, S. (2024). Digital innovation in Anhui Phoenix painting art: Transforming educational literacy in the new era. International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies, 12(2), 152. http://dx.doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.2p.152

Hu, Y. (2022). Research on the protection technology of mural cultural relics. Oriental Collection, 12(5), 104–106.

Lin, Y. (2024). Three-dimensional animation technologies in cultural heritage preservation: Innovation and application. Digital Culture & Heritage, 9(1), 45-62.

Liu, X. L. (2021). New technologies for application research in data collection and protection of ancient murals. Famous Artists and Masterpieces, 7, 146-147.

Meng, N., & Zhao, Y. X. (2018). On the murals in the Dening Hall of Beiyue Temple in Quyang, Baoding. Journal of Baoding University, 31(5), 117–120.

Santos, A., & Lima, P. (2021). Digital technologies for cultural heritage preservation: A systematic review of emerging approaches in temple mural conservation. Journal of Cultural Heritage Digital Preservation, 15(2), 145-162.

Song, Y. K. (2021). Analysis of ancient inscriptions in Baoding. Journal of Baoding University, 34(04), 126-132.

Wu, M., Ren, Y., & Wang, J. (2023). Digital generation technology of tomb murals based on multi-scale cascade network. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 60(6), 0610002-0610002.

Yuthavong, W., & Bunluechokchai, S. (2020). Integrating augmented reality with traditional Thai mural paintings for cultural heritage education. Journal of Digital Media & Interaction, 3(1), 51-67. https://doi.org/10.34623/jdmi.2020.51

Zhang, X., & Ismail, J. (2023). Animation technology to enhance communication of cultural heritage: A systematic review. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 8(6), e002230-e002230.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.13n.2p.262

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.




License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2013-2025 (CC-BY) Australian International Academic Centre PTY.LTD.

International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies  

You may require to add the 'aiac.org.au' domain to your e-mail 'safe list’ If you do not receive e-mail in your 'inbox'. Otherwise, you may check your 'Spam mail' or 'junk mail' folders.