Frontiers in Educational Research, 2024, 7(12); doi: 10.25236/FER.2024.071234.
Yixuan Feng1, Jie Xiang2
1School of Arts, Dianchi College, Kunming, China
2School of Arts, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China
The integration of digital media art within the framework of China's New Liberal Arts (NLA) is revolutionizing the preservation and dissemination of cultural heritage. This paper explores how cutting-edge technologies, including 3D modeling, virtual reality, and interactive design, are reshaping the ways cultural assets are protected, restored, and experienced. Grounded in the interdisciplinary principles of NLA, this study examines the role of digital humanities in bridging the gap between tradition and modernity, creating immersive and accessible cultural experiences, and fostering public engagement. Through a detailed analysis of innovative practices and case studies, the research highlights the transformative potential of digital media art in addressing critical challenges, such as the digitization of artifacts, ethical representation of cultural narratives, and sustainability of preservation efforts. The findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as advocated by the NLA, in cultivating "T-shaped" talent equipped to address the complexities of modern cultural heritage preservation. This paper provides valuable insights into how the synergies between art, technology, and humanities can sustain and rejuvenate cultural legacies, offering sustainable strategies for their future safeguarding and appreciation.
New Liberal Arts, digital media art, cultural heritage, cultural assets, heritage preservation
Yixuan Feng, Jie Xiang. Empowering Digital Humanities in the Context of New Liberal Arts: Innovative Practices of Digital Media Art in Cultural Heritage Preservation. Frontiers in Educational Research (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 12: 237-243. https://doi.org/10.25236/FER.2024.071234.
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