Exploration of Visual Narratives and Cultural Characteristics in Xizang's Ancient Sports-themed Murals
Ancient sports-themed murals embody the rich traditional sports culture and serve as an original historical record for studying the development of sports across different historical periods in Xizang.With litera-ture review,logical analysis,and image analysis methods,this study examines and interprets the content of Xi-zang's sports-themed murals from the perspective of sports-themed cultural relics,aiming to reveal their exten-sive cultural information and characteristics.The research finds that these murals primarily feature realistic de-pictions,with grand compositions and vivid portrayals,vividly showcasing scenes of ancient sports,including competitive events,military arts,acrobatics,and leisure activities.The murals reflect cultural characteristics such as ethnic artistry,recreational integration of culture and sports,ritualistic narratives,and the historical facts of ethnic exchanges and interactions.