Research on Improving Artistry of Exhibitions in History Museums in China

Abstract

Chinese civilization, with its long and continuous history and rich cultural heritage, plays a central role in China’s dialogue with other civilizations. Therefore, it is necessary to collect and refine the defining symbols and best elements of Chinese culture and showcase them to the world; develop discourse and narrative systems with Chinese characteristics, better tell China’s stories, and make China’s voice heard. This effort can help Chinese civilization shine globally, interact with other civilizations, and promote its communication and influence worldwide. In China, history museums, as physical carriers of Chinese civilization, are an important component in developing Chinese discourse and narrative systems and an important channel to better tell China’s stories and make China’s voice heard. Improving the artistry of museum exhibitions caters to the public’s growing demand for a more enriching cultural experience and substantially promotes Chinese culture on a global scale. With the communication of Chinese civilization as the main focal point, this study investigated the current issues related to the artistry of history museum exhibitions in China and defined the artistry of history museum exhibitions and their connotations. Based on an in-depth analysis of the artistry of historical museum exhibitions within China, this paper enumerated the areas where improvements could be made to enhance exhibition artistry, intending to promote the communication of Chinese civilization.