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This work regards the digital representation of tangible and intangible dimensions of heritage crafts, towards craft preservation. Based on state-of-the-art digital documentation, knowledge representation and narrative creation approach are presented. Craft presentation methods that use the represented content to provide accurate, intuitive, engagi...
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... This process not only facilitates the conservation, restoration, and reproduction of these works but also enables the analysis of their structures and supports further design and innovation. Moreover, digital models can be used to create virtual art galleries, promoting the dissemination and exchange of cultural heritage [1][2][3]. ...
To improve the accuracy and completeness of three-dimensional sculpture reconstruction, this study proposes a global–local two-step scanning method for industrial robot-based scanning. First, a global model is generated through stepped rotary scanning based on the object’s dimensions. Subsequently, local viewpoint planning is conducted to refine regions that were incompletely captured in the initial step, with a genetic algorithm optimizing the scanning paths to enhance efficiency. The local models are then aligned and fused with the global model to produce the final 3D reconstruction. Comparative experiments on sculptures made of different materials were conducted to validate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Compared with CAD-slicing and surface-partitioning methods, the proposed approach achieved superior model completeness, a scanning accuracy of 0.26 mm, a standard deviation of 0.31 mm, and a total scanning time of 152 s. The results indicate that the proposed method enhances reconstruction integrity and overall quality while maintaining high efficiency, making it a viable approach for high-precision 3D surface inspection tasks.
... Digital technology is one of the most promising tools for addressing these challenges [41][42][43][44]. Technologies such as 3D scanning [45][46][47], photogrammetry [48][49][50], AR [51][52][53], and digital reenactment [54][55][56][57] allow for the digital preservation of craft processes, artifacts, and techniques, which might otherwise be lost. ...
... The rise in digital technologies has also provided new opportunities for the preservation and promotion of TCs across Europe [43]. Tools such as 3D scanning and VR are increasingly being used to digitally document and reproduce craft techniques. ...
This publication highlights the strategic combination of the preservation of heritage and innovation for supporting the sustainability of traditional crafts in Europe. Demonstrating both challenges and opportunities faced by artisans, there is a need to balance cultural authenticity and the pressures of current markets and environmental imperatives. The research has explored interventions at three levels of craft practice, education, and training and recommends practical directions on short- and long-term bases. Key findings include new materials and technologies to revitalize crafts, the integration of digital tools in education, and cross-border collaboration, which are considered vital for enhancing the visibility and viability of traditional crafts. The circular economy principles and eco-certifications emerge as key to aligning traditional crafts with global sustainability goals. The analysis also highlights cultural policies and funding mechanisms as a means of encouraging innovation and promoting the resilience of the craft sector. The publication, by weaving together case studies, policy analysis, and strategic recommendations, provides a comprehensive roadmap for stakeholders—from artisans and educators to policymakers and researchers—to ensure that the legacy and relevance of Europe’s rich craft heritage continue.
... Although AIGC technology has matured in the field of commercial design, its application in cultural heritage preservation and traditional craft design remains in the exploratory stage. Cultural heritage design is far more complex than commercial design, as it requires not only aesthetic appeal but also the preservation of cultural symbols' integrity and depth of artistic expression while maintaining a close connection with social and historical contexts [21,22]. Existing research shows that AIGC demonstrates immense potential in cultural heritage preservation and offers new approaches for integrating traditional crafts with modern technology. ...
This study develops a sustainable evaluation framework for Yixing Zisha pottery design schemes generated by Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) technology, emphasizing the integration of cultural heritage preservation with innovation. As a traditional Chinese craft and a recognized element of intangible cultural heritage (ICH), Yixing Zisha pottery is celebrated for its cultural depth and unique design techniques. Guided by emotional design theory, the framework assesses aesthetic, functional, and emotional dimensions through hierarchical analysis. Using the Delphi method and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), primary and secondary indicators were identified and weighted based on expert consensus. AIGC technology, underpinned by advanced AI algorithms, generates culturally authentic yet innovative design solutions, striking a balance between tradition and modernity. The findings reveal that this approach enhances design diversity, functionality, and efficiency while fostering global cultural awareness. By providing practical guidance for integrating AIGC technology into traditional craftsmanship, the research offers a replicable model for other traditional crafts and contributes to the theoretical advancement of sustainable cultural heritage practices. By bridging the gap between digital innovation and heritage preservation, this study addresses the critical need for sustainable strategies in the creative industries.
... The digital reproduction of intangible FEATUREs, such as traditional ritual performances and experiential activities, relies on characters' movement sequences and interactions with physical props, stages, and venues. Motion capture technology can form point cloud models of the character's action sequences and automatically model them into 3D animations (Zabulis et al., 2020). Circular demonstration of multiple action sequences is the dynamic unit layer model of events. ...
Nostalgic scenes can trigger nostalgia to a considerable extent and can be effectively used as a nostalgic trigger that contributes to the psychological comfort of the elderly and immigrant populations, but a design system has not been adequately studied. Therefore, the design principles and digital twin (DT) design system of nostalgic scenes is proposed in this study. It focuses on the construction of a nostalgic scene DT model based on the system of system (SoS) theory. Nostalgic scenes related to farm work are selected and photos of this DT model from a particular perspective are generated for presentation. Co-occurrence analysis is used to verify the correlation between elements within the scene. We invited two groups of residents in Xi’an, the regional group and the non-regional group, a total of 68 people, as participants to rate three photos with different degrees of design on the Likert scale. The results of data analysis show that systematic and well-composed nostalgic scene images, which incorporate relevant elements, are more likely to evoke participants’ nostalgic emotions than ones without those elements mentioned above. Likewise, a series of nostalgic scene images spanning various periods can stimulate participants’ nostalgic emotions more effectively than a single image. Furthermore, region-specific nostalgic scene images that resonate with participants sharing similar lifestyles can trigger their nostalgic feelings more effectively. The digital twin model of the nostalgia scene contains multi-source data, which can be dynamically visualised to represent regional nostalgic experiences. The design system can be used to design nostalgic scenes to improve emotional health, social bonding, tourism, and sustainable urban and rural development.
... In the Mingei project, Hauser et al. (2022), Partarakis et al. (2020), and Zabulis et al. (2020) participated in the VR and VR scenario projects to appreciate the different phases, skills, and techniques that compose the crafts. The Mingei project involves allocating a substantial number of resources to collaboratively develop narrative scenarios for the crafts and users targeted by the project. ...
... The Mingei project places the utmost importance on the role of culture in fostering traditional knowledge and skills, encompassing local knowledge and cultural diversity (Hauser et al., 2022;Partarakis et al., 2020;Zabulis et al., 2020;Stefanidi et al., 2022). The precise portrayal of crafts and instructional tools plays a crucial role in transmitting local cultural values, knowledge, and skills. ...
... In addition, some studies focus on metadata preservation via digital archives, which contributes to information sharing and aggregation. Hauser et al. (2022), Partarakis et al. (2020), and Zabulis et al. (2020) also actively participated in the Mingei project's craft safeguarding practices. The Mingei project is an outstanding representation of digital preservation practices for both digital surrogates and born digital ICH objects. ...
The digital preservation strategy could be concerned from the perspective of the life cycle of a digital resource, which includes creation, use, management, and preservation, which has been implemented widely for intangible cultural heritage (ICH) safeguarding. Nonetheless, the depth of development of the metaverse, digital humanities, etc., raises the question of which direction the most up-to-date strategic and theoretical developments are headed in a wider context. As a result, this study will evaluate articles from 2018 to 2024 to determine the trends in digital preservation strategies at ICH. With a thematic review (TR) instrument, a total of 24 articles out of 129 peer-reviewed database articles from the WoS and Scopus databases were extracted and screened, which cover the application of digital preservation strategies in ICH conservation. ATLAS.ti 9, the analysis software, produced quantitative results showing trends in this study. The thematic analysis reveals four key themes: computer technology, cultural transmission, strategy implementation, and metadata preservation. The authors propose a conceptual framework that establishes the logical connection between the four themes and outlines the path for ICH digital preservation. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners involved in the digital preservation strategy of ICH, as well as mapping the scope, challenges, and practices of these initiatives.
... Kedudukan gerabah pada saat ini kurang mendapatkan perhatian dari generasi milenial meskipun peran orangtua tetap memberikan edukasi dengan mengajarkan teknik-teknik membuat kerajinan gerabah sejak usia dini sebagai bentuk pelestarian agar tidak pudar identitas Kasongan yang moncer sebagai sentra industri gerabah di wilayah Bantul Yogyakarta. Hal ini diperkuat dari pernyataan berikut (Zabulis et al., 2020). ...
Kerajinan gerabah telah tersebar di berbagai daerah-daerah Indonesia yang di produksi dengan berbagai teknik dan gaya, namun gerabah mengalami perubahan fungsi menjadi elemen estetik di tengah tantangan kekurangan bahan baku, tenaga kerja dan keahlian pengrajin dipengaruhi oleh perubahan gaya hidup dan harga diri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk 1.) Mendeskripsikan makna gerabah Kasongan menurut pengrajin generasi tua. 2.) Mendeskripsikan alasan pengrajin generasi tua masih mengolah kerajinan gerabah Kasongan. 3.) Mendeskripsikan strategi pengrajin generasi tua dalam pelestarian kerajinan gerabah Kasongan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Lokasi penelitian di Sentra Industri Gerabah Kasongan Desa Bangunjiwo Kecamatan Kasihan Bantul Yogyakarta. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data meliputi tahap: pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Analisis hasil penelitian ini menggunakan teori fungsionalisme. Konsep teori fungsionalisme menyatakan bahwa pelestarian kerajinan gerabah dapat dilakukan melalui tradisi dan interaksi sehingga manusia dapat mengatur ulang lingkungan. Hasil temuan di lapangan menunjukkan bahwa: 1.) Pelestarian kerajinan gerabah Kasongan mayoritas dilakukan oleh pengrajin generasi tua karena generasi milenial tidak tertarik menjadi pengrajin gerabah. 2.) Pengrajin generasi tua memaknai gerabah Kasongan sebagai produk tradisi masa lalu yang kemudian berkembang menjadi benda hias. 3.) Alasan pengrajin masih mempertahankan gerabah Kasongan karena faktor keahlian, faktor mata pencaharian utama dan faktor potensi wilayah. 4.) Strategi pengrajin generasi tua dalam pelestarian kerajinan gerabah kepada generasi milenial berbasis pengalaman berbudaya dan pengetahuan berbudaya.
... The benefits of preserving ICH include the protection of cultural expressions and traditions that might otherwise be lost and the promotion of cultural diversity and human creativity. Preservation concerns safeguarding the past and ensuring a living and dynamic cultural future (Dell'ovo et al. 2021, Silva and Chapagain 2013, Zabulis et al. 2020. The preservation of ICH is a multifaceted concept encompassing safeguarding traditions and adapting them to contemporary contexts. ...
This article explores the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity in preserving Wayang Kulit Kedu, an important Indonesian cultural heritage art performance. It identifies the diminishing engagement of the younger generations with traditional arts as a critical issue. The objective was to assess strategies for revitalizing youth interest in Wayang Kulit Kedu. This study uses a qualitative approach to analyze historical data, contemporary practices, and educational initiatives. This conclusion underscores the importance of integrating Wayang Kulit Kedu into educational curricula, leveraging digital platforms for broader dissemination, and fostering community-based preservation efforts. These strategies are essential for ensuring the survival and relevance of the art form in modern society, highlighting its unique cultural value, and fostering a sustainable connection with future generations.
... Literature [11] introduced holographic interferometry technology, which is commonly used in cultural heritage research, with non-contact and non-destructive characteristics, which can ensure that cultural heritage is not damaged during the research process. Literature [12], based on the theory of knowledge representation and narrative technique strategy for the digital presentation of non-heritage handicrafts for the rich, scientific content explanation and publicity, aims to improve people's knowledge of nonheritage, promote people's attention to non-heritage and protection. Literature [13] proposes a user recommendation system based on context-awareness and machine learning algorithms for the digital presentation of NRH, and through simulation experiments, it is confirmed that the proposed system can accurately push the NRH digital content that users are interested in, which improves the user's sense of experience and at the same time achieves the effect of the digital publicity of NRH. ...
This paper looks at 3D model retrieval techniques for digital virtual workshops in cloud computing. The global D2 shape distribution features are first used to sort the models for initial retrieval. Then the local curvature features are used to further optimize the sorted results to obtain the final retrieval results. Through the historical and cultural theme scene design, stage performance scene design, and interactive performance design to enhance the immersive experience of the corresponding cultural creations, the creative inheritance and dissemination mode of Dabie Mountain culture in the new period is created. The results show that the difference in the percentage of attention points in the landscape node area is significant, P=0.032, indicating that the virtual reality experience group is better able to meet the needs of the experience. The weights of the three evaluation dimensions of the virtual experience of Dabie Mountain folk song culture are, in order, mood design (0.4073) > scene design (0.3814) > context design (0.2113). Designing multi-sensory (visual, auditory, olfactory, tactile) is of the highest importance. In terms of interactive experience, more attention is paid to the timeliness and accuracy of feedback, as well as the guidance of operations. In terms of emotional experience, more attention is paid to the sense of pleasure, surprise, and satisfaction. In the cultural experience, more attention is paid to traditional folk songs and historical architectural displays.
... Addressing the urgent need for the preservation of crafts was the main objective of the Mingei Horizon 2020 project [28] and was manifested through a methodology for their representation, supporting the curation of digital assets [29]. The representation achieved through the Mingei approach is proficient in encompassing a wide range of knowledge related to crafts. ...
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This entry discusses the challenge of safeguarding crafts in Europe. Safeguarding is defined herein as the systematic process of understanding, representing, preserving, and valorizing crafts following the recommendations of UNESCO and the UN-World Tourism Organization. The abovementioned challenges are discussed through a multidisciplinary prism starting from the scientific challenges in the information and communication technologies sector and expanding the discussion to ethical, legal, and policy-making measures and recommendations to safeguard crafts as a form of tangible and intangible cultural heritage but also as a source of growth and impact for the communities that practice them. To this end, the role of education and training for craft preservation is discussed, considering that the declining number of practitioners and apprentices is considered today the main threat to their preservation.
... Munir et al., 2016b), historical monuments, and travel trends. This can help to preserve cultural identity and foster social sustainability (Zabulis et al., 2020). This also fosters a sense of identity and belonging within communities, promoting social sustainability. ...
OSM plays a crucial role in advancing sustainable development across the economy, environment, and society. It can foster economic sustainability by enabling infrastructure planning, disaster response, and energy efficiency. Moreover, OSM can contribute to environmental sustainability through resource management, climate change mitigation, and biodiversity protection. Additionally, OSM can promote social sustainability by empowering communities and supporting healthcare, education, and gender equality. Spatial analysis of OSM data can help to identify areas that need essential services, addressing social inequalities. OSM's vast capabilities, coupled with cloud computing, can further enhance its role in driving sustainable progress. Continuous efforts are required to enhance data accuracy and completeness in OSM using advanced techniques like machine learning and artificial intelligence while also promoting inclusive mapping involving marginalized communities.
