Virtual Heritage
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Virtual heritage is a term used to describe works dealing with information and communication technologies (ICT) and cultural heritage. Virtual heritage and cultural heritage have independent meanings: cultural heritage refers to "properties and sites with archaeological, aesthetic and historical value" (UNESCO World Heritage); and virtual heritage refers to instances of these properties and sites within a technological domain.
There are two key terms used to describe virtual heritage: virtual heritage and cultural heritage and technology. Virtual heritage is more commonly used in Australasia, whereas cultural heritage and technology is more commonly used in Europe.
Many virtual heritage projects focus on the tangible aspects of cultural heritage, for example 3D modelling, graphics and animation. In doing so they often overlook the intangible aspects of cultural heritage associated with the properties and sites, such as stories, performances and dances. Mia Thornton The tangible aspects of cultural heritage are not inseparable from the intangible.
