영주 고분벽화박물관 디지털 전시와 문화콘텐츠 스토리텔링

Abstract

The museum of tomb murals that is to be built in Yeongju is the first of its kind in Korea. Its establishment will have a lot of value considering that a tomb mural is a form of art that encompasses various aspects of life and philosophies of the time. Employing the new digital technologies in planning and designing the exhibitions and including videos would help the new museum in Yeongju pioneer a new path domestically and internationally. Since the museum will focus on the two mural tombs found in Sunheung, Yeongju, it will explore three themes: Buddhist culture, tomb murals, and the local culture of Yeongju. The three large exhibition spaces will then break into multiple small sections where the visitors can learn about Yeongju’s culture as well as a unique genre of art that is tomb murals and the role that Buddhist art had in ancient culture. With digital technology having become an integral part of our lives, museums should also strive to integrate such new methods into their exhibitions. When dealing with the elements of ancient society and culture with limited access to physical artifacts and sites, digital exhibitions can possibly provide a solution. The curators of Yeongju Museum of Tomb Murals should also seek effectively integrate digital and physical exhibitions, investing time and effort in making projections using different methods, holograms, digital videos that can interact with smartphone applications, and QR-based labels. The local government in charge of building the new museum should also focus on securing significant funds while cooperating with private companies.