Case Name: Beijing, China · “Ancient Capital Panorama”: A Digital Immersive Experience Based on Printmaking Literature

Case Category: Technological Empowerment for the Inheritance and Innovation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Case Location: Beijing, China

Case Applicants: CNPIEC UNTRO Technology Beijing Co., Ltd., Capital Library of China

Case Overview:

Case Description

Taking rare printmaking literature and historical books as the core research objects, this case is based on authoritative collections and academic achievements, following the implementation path of "document sorting—academic research—digital translation—immersive presentation—public communication": First, conduct literature sorting, image research and content structuring around 198 Chinese and Western prints (such as Hongxue Yinyuan Tu Ji (Illustrated Record of Hongxue Encounters), Wuyingdian Juzhenban Chengshi (Procedures of Movable-Type Printing at the Wuying Palace), Tangtu Mingsheng Tuhui (Illustrated Gazetteer of Famous Sites in Tang Dynasty)) and 25 types of rare ancient books, building a foundation of printmaking literature resources that can be digitally translated; second, take printmaking image language as the visual parent, integrate the characteristics of traditional crafts such as woodblock printing, copperplate printing and lithography, and complete cross-media image creation using digital technologies such as panoramic video and naked-eye 3D; third, realize multi-scenario display and public experience in public cultural spaces and exhibition platforms through forms such as naked-eye 3D and immersive spaces, form a sustainable communication mechanism, and expand the global expression path of ancient capital culture.

Solutions and Innovation

In the process of activating and utilizing traditional ancient book resources and mass communication, there are common problems such as high professional thresholds, insufficient participation, and limited communication scope, making it difficult for the public to fully understand their cultural connotation and value. To address these issues, the case converts complex historical information into intuitive and perceptible cultural experiences, breaking language, spatial and cognitive barriers, lowering the threshold for public participation and expanding the communication boundary.

Centered on the digital translation and immersive presentation of printmaking literature, the case innovatively builds a new cultural communication model of "taking printmaking as the medium, space as the carrier, and experience as the core".

Based on systematically sorted historical documents and relevant research results, the case conducts 3D modeling and digital animation re-creation of urban spatial structure, important architectural forms and urban life scenes, combined with rare ancient books. In terms of visual language, it absorbs the aesthetic characteristics of traditional Chinese painting and printmaking, forming an image style with "ancient capital charm". Relying on the multi-angle linked presentation of the five-screen CAVE immersive space, it significantly enhances the spatial depth and immersive effect of the picture, creating a continuous and immersive viewing experience for the audience.

With the symbolic image of "Beijing Swift" as the narrative thread, the film connects the evolution process of the ancient capital's space and social life in different historical periods, systematically presenting multiple cultural connotations such as urban planning concepts, ritual order and folk life. It moves beyond the traditional expression method of literature display dominated by images and texts, allowing the audience to intuitively perceive the historical context in the immersive experience.

Social Effects

The case has explored and formed a set of digital translation and immersive communication paths for printmaking and ancient book literature, providing a replicable and promotable practical paradigm for the activation and utilization of traditional classical literature resources in the digital environment. Relevant experience has positive demonstration significance for public cultural institutions to carry out digital display of ancient book literature, and enhance the diversity of cultural expressions and international communication capabilities.

The case has been exhibited at platforms such as the 2025 Beijing Culture Forum and the 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair, gaining wide attention, and becoming a typical achievement of public cultural institutions using digital technologies to activate collected resources and promote the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese culture.

Support for Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 4 (Quality Education)

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)