Exploring the Evolution of Wuhu Iron Painting through Cultural and Tourism Integration in the Digital Age: An Innovative Development Perspective

Abstract

This study explores the dynamic realm of Wuhu Iron Painting, emphasizing how this age-old art form has evolved through its incorporation of tourism and culture in the quickly changing digital sphere. Our goal was to identify and comprehend the creative advancements that, in light of contemporary chances and obstacles, are altering Wuhu Iron Painting. We used a qualitative method to accomplish this, thoroughly reviewing the literature from a number of scholarly sources, including PubMed, Google Scholar, JSTOR, and ProQuest. Using keywords associated with Wuhu Iron Painting and its intersections with culture, tourism, and the digital age, we carefully selected articles for our method. Following a thorough screening procedure, we focused our analysis on 20 important publications that were released during the previous 20 years to guarantee a current and pertinent viewpoint. Our comprehensive research demonstrates the evolution of Wuhu Iron Painting's skills and creativity, the art form's growing connection to digital media, and the critical role that cultural tourism plays in advancing and maintaining this kind of expression. The way Wuhu Iron Painting has balanced ancient values with contemporary advances to become a substantial contributor to local economies and a symbol of community identity is particularly noteworthy. Our study sheds light on this special fusion of modernity and tradition, providing insightful analysis and possibly a model for other artistic and cultural fields going through comparable changes.