Dunhuang Mogao Caves Impact on Adolescent Cultural Heritage Education with New Media – A Case Study on the Deer and the Snitch

New media technology can effectively engage adolescents with cultural heritage, as demonstrated by the Dunhuang Academy's animated short 'The Deer and the Snitch,' set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mogao Caves. This study highlights how mobile-friendly platforms like WeChat mini-programs, combined with interactive participation mechanisms, bridge gaps between individuals and cultural heritage. The animation breathes life into Dunhuang frescoes while reinforcing philosophical themes, offering an innovative approach to cultural heritage education that addresses challenges such as passive engagement and limited research on adolescent participation methods.

Du, J., & Zhang, W. Q. (2023). DUNHUANG MOGAO CAVES IMPACT ON ADOLESCENT CULTURAL HERITAGE EDUCATION WITH NEW MEDIA – A CASE STUDY ON THE DEER AND THE SNITCH. ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, X-M-1-2023, 71–78. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-x-m-1-2023-71-2023