Digital efforts struggle to capture the living essence of intangible cultural heritage
In short: A review of recent digital heritage research found that most technological advancements remain focused on physical objects. While digital tools are increasingly used to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, researchers noted that current methods often fail to fully record the living, embodied practices and ephemeral nature of these traditions.
The review examines the current state of digital archiving, computational encoding, and interactive engagement for intangible heritage. While advancements in immersive visualization and experimental museology offer new ways to experience culture, the authors highlight a significant gap in effectively documenting knowledge that is inextricably linked to human movement and social practice.
Why it matters: Preserving culture requires moving beyond physical objects to capture the fluid, human movements that define intangible traditions.
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- Source: Research: Hou et al. (2022). Digitizing Intangible Cultural Heritage Embodied: State of the Art. Journal on Computing and Cultural Heritage. · cc-by-nc-nd
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