SUSTAINABLE PRESERVATION OF KERALA MURAL ART THROUGH OPEN DIGITAL ARCHIVE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i4.2024.6250Keywords:
Kerala Murals Art, Digital Preservation, Open Source, Public AccessAbstract [English]
Kerala mural art is unique and known for its detailed depictions of stories from mythology and spiritual folklore. Despite of being such a beautiful art it is in a neglected and vulnerable state. These age old cultural heritages of Kerala is rooted in architectural structure of the temples and distinguished by use of organic pigments and traditional techniques. The art faced a decline due to degradation lack of awareness and no institutional support. This study examines the current state of Kerala murals and carefully probe efforts towards digital preservation. The study pin points open access and nonprofit digital platforms like Google Art and cultural, and European as opportunities for Kerala mural art to be preserved as heritage. The findings highlight the urgent need for collaborative digital conservation plan involving government bodies, technology partners and cultural institutions.
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