Author(s)

Liu Qianyu ¹, Muhammad Fadhil Wong Bin Abdullah ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Faculty of Art, Sustainability and Creative Industries, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, 35900, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia

Corresponding Author

Muhammad Fadhil Wong Bin Abdullah

ABSTRACT

The Cangyuan rock painting, a precious prehistoric cultural heritage in southwestern China, document the social, economic, and spiritual life of the frontier ancestors from 3800 to 2700 years ago. With the rapid advancement of digital technology, the conservation efforts for the Cangyuan rock painting are transitioning from traditional methods to digital approaches. This article systematically reviews the historical value and current research status of the Cangyuan rock painting, delves into the practical applications of digital recording technologies, explores innovative models of digital technology in the protection and inheritance of rock painting, and proposes strategies to address the challenges currently faced in conservation efforts. The study shows that digital technology not only provides new methods for the scientific preservation of the Cangyuan rock painting but also opens up new pathways for the revitalization and utilization of cultural heritage, offering significant insights for the global conservation of rock art heritage.

KEYWORDS

Cangyuan Rock Painting, Painted Rock Paintings, Cultural Heritage Revitalization, Digital Recording and Preventive Protection

CITE THIS PAPER

Liu Qianyu, Muhammad Fadhil Wong Bin Abdullah, Digital Protection and Inheritance: The Modern Way of Protecting Cangyuan Rock Painting. Media and Communication Research (2025) Vol. 6: 106-112. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/mediacr.2025.060317.

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