Research on Visualization Analysis and Digital Development of Chinese Opera Costumes

Opera is a traditional Chinese performance form that occupies an indelible place in China's intangible cultural heritage. The exploration of Chinese opera costume research predominantly centers on the examination of its rich cultural and artistic attributes, yet there exists a paucity of studies concerning its inheritance, often characterized by a singular approach. However, the emergence of visualization research and the advancements in digitalization offer promising avenues for the revitalization and progression of Chinese opera costume studies. This study adopts a quantitative research method, using CiteSpace software and CNKI visual analysis to examine the relevant literature. We examined 1,756 articles on "opera costumes" in the CNKI database from 2000 to 2023. Our visual analysis included annual publication trends, keyword co-occurrences, disciplinary hierarchies, and classifications. Through the visual analysis of the research on Chinese traditional opera costumes, we summarise and describe the current situation of the development of Chinese opera, combine the research and preservation of traditional opera costumes with digitization, protect the integrity of opera costumes through digital presentation, and make it more intuitive for the public to appreciate and understand Chinese opera and its costumes. By visualizing a large amount of literature on Chinese traditional opera costumes and combining it with digital preservation, this study provides guidance for future development. It introduces new perspectives for the preservation of Chinese opera costumes and advances the cause of traditional culture preservation while promoting diversity and systematic development.