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Research on the Design and Educational Application of AR Hubei Intangible Cultural Heritage Picture Books from the Perspective of Cultural Identity: Taking the "Tianmen Sugar Sculpture" AR Picture Book as an Example

Author(s)

Fan Kang, Jinyi Pan, Wenjun Chen*

Affiliation(s)

College of Art and Design, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, Hubei, China *Corresponding Author

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the application effect of AR technology in intangible cultural heritage (ICH) education by taking the children's augmented reality (AR) picture book "Tianmen Sugar Sculpture" as an example, focusing on analyzing how to enhance children's cognition and cultural identity of traditional culture through vivid interactive experience. The study used experimental and interview methods to evaluate picture books from five aspects: font design, reading fluency, comprehension level, design style preference, and cultural identity influence. The experimental results show that the font design of the picture book is suitable for children's reading, and most children can understand the content smoothly during the reading process. Although some children lack the memory of sugar and plastic details, overall, the picture book has successfully stimulated children's interest in Tianmen Sugar Plastics, and effectively convey relevant non -heritage knowledge. Children displayed strong enthusiasm for the cultural essence of sugar sculpture. The research results show that the design of AR non -heritage picture books not only meet children’s aesthetic and cognitive needs but also promote cultural identity of children, has positive educational application value, and provides new ways and reference for the digital communication of the future non -heritage.

Keywords

Non-heritage Picture, Intercultural Identity; Educational Applications; Augmented Reality

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