The Interactive Experience of Filigree Inlay Exhibitions through Digital Reality Technology

Abstract

As an important intangible cultural heritage of China, the inheritance and dissemination of the craft of filigree inlay is of great significance. The exhibition of the filigree inlay is still presented by displaying cultural relics and illustrations, while the experiential and interactive exhibitions are now more in line with people's needs. However, due to the challenge of the crafting process of filigree inlay, it is impossible to experience in a usual scene. This study explored the use of digital reality technology to deliver the experience of the craft process in filigree inlay exhibitions. The virtual information of digital reality technology was aimed to be used as a key component of this study. Firstly, the importance of filigree inlay's cultural and craft elements was studied. Secondly, to explore the use of digital reality technology for the interactive and experiential exhibition of filigree inlay. Lastly, to design, develop, and evaluate the application of digital reality technology to improve the dissemination of knowledge about the craft of filigree inlay. The study was analyzed and researched through a comprehensive research methodology of literature review, questionnaire survey, expert interviews, and fieldwork. The research results are: 1. This study summarized the technical and aesthetic content of filigree inlay and the craft steps suitable for digital experience. 2. It found AR and MR technologies suitable for filigree inlay interactive exhibitions and virtual content using learning strategies. 3. It designed and developed AR and MR experience exhibitions program and compared and tested them with traditional exhibition. The test showed that the audience's knowledge of filigree inlay craft process improved by 46%. The study discussion that AR and MR digital experience exhibitions can effectively help the audience understand the craft of filigree inlay.

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