1. In terms of scope
The scope of cultural heritage is broader than cultural relics, and cultural relics are included in the scope of cultural heritage. Cultural heritage includes not only tangible material cultural heritage, but also intangible intangible cultural heritage. Cultural relics only refer to remains in physical form.
2. Different classification standards
There are many classification methods for cultural relics, such as era classification, existence form classification, source classification, texture classification, and attribute classification. etc. According to the era classification, cultural relics can be divided into prehistoric cultural relics, ancient cultural relics and modern cultural relics. The most commonly used classification method for classifying cultural heritage is to classify cultural heritage according to its form, that is, whether it is tangible cultural heritage or intangible cultural heritage.
3. Reflect different contents
Cultural relics can reflect a variety of contents. For example, astronomical maps can reflect the science and technology of the time, magical artifacts can reflect religious culture, "Along the River During the Qingming Festival", etc. Calligraphy and painting cultural relics can reflect the socio-economic, political and cultural conditions at that time. Compared with cultural relics, some intangible cultural heritage can reflect inherited performances, handicraft skills, etiquette and other content.
Baidu Encyclopedia - Cultural Relics
Baidu Encyclopedia - Cultural Heritage