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The development of aesthetic experience through virtual and augmented reality
1Teacher Education College, Hunan City University, Yiyang, Hunan, China. zhoucongchina@163.com.
Scientific Reports
|February 21, 2024
Summary
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) significantly enhance aesthetic experiences in digital exhibitions compared to traditional visits. These immersive technologies offer valuable insights for aesthetic education and museum engagement.
Area of Science:
- Digital Humanities
- Educational Technology
- Museum Studies
Background:
- Technological innovations offer potential for experiential engagement via virtual scenarios.
- The educational viability of virtual and augmented reality for aesthetic experiences is underexplored.
- Digital exhibitions present a novel avenue for cultural and aesthetic engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for aesthetic experiences in digital exhibitions.
- To compare aesthetic experiences between traditional and immersive digital exhibition formats.
- To investigate user and aesthetic experience correlations and demographic differences within AR/VR environments.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental design involving 190 students at the Palace Museum, Beijing.
- Control group: Traditional museum visit with aesthetic experience survey.
- Experimental group (96 students): VR/AR exhibition engagement with user and aesthetic experience surveys.
Main Results:
- Significant differences in aesthetic experiences were found between traditional and VR/AR exhibition groups.
- Notable correlations exist between user experience and aesthetic experience variables in the VR/AR group.
- Disparities in user and aesthetic experiences were observed between male and female students in the VR/AR group.
Conclusions:
- AR and VR technologies are feasible for delivering enhanced aesthetic experiences in digital exhibitions.
- Findings inform aesthetic education strategies and museum digital exhibition development.
- Implications for cultural institutions seeking to leverage immersive technologies for visitor engagement.
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