A Reimagined Handscroll

An accessible, multisensory experience of Chinese art through touch, texture, and technology

What is this project?

A multisensory, accessibility-focused reinterpretation of a Ming Dynasty handscroll on view at The Met.

Why it matters

It reconnects traditional Chinese art with its intended viewing method—while making it accessible to blind and low-vision audiences.

Key methods

Tactile design, Braille integration, AR features, cultural research