Using optically scanned 3D data in the restoration of Michelangelo's David

Roberto Scopigno; Paolo Cignoni; Marco Callieri; Fabio Ganovelli; G. Impoco; P. Pingi; F. Ponchio

doi:10.1117/12.499921

9 October 2003 Using optically scanned 3D data in the restoration of Michelangelo's David

Roberto Scopigno, Paolo Cignoni, Marco Callieri, Fabio Ganovelli, G. Impoco, P. Pingi, F. Ponchio

Proceedings Volume 5146, Optical Metrology for Arts and Multimedia; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.499921
Event: Optical Metrology, 2003, Munich, Germany

Abstract

Modern 3D scanning technologies allow to reconstruct 3D digital representations of Cultural Heritage artifacts in a semi-automatic way, characterized by very high accuracy and wealth of details. The availability of an accurate digital representation opens several possibilities of utilization to experts (restorers, archivists, museum curators), or to ordinary people (students, museum visitors). 3D scanned data are commonly used for the production of animations, interactive visualizations, or virtual reality applications. A much more exciting opportunity is to use these data in the restoration of Cultural Heritage artworks. The integration between 3D graphic and restoration represents an open research field where many new supporting tools are required; the David restoration project has given several starting points and guidelines to the definition and development of innovative solutions. Digital 3D models can be used in two different but not subsidiary modes: as an instrument for the execution of specific investigations and as a supporting media for the archival and integration of all the restoration-related information, gathered with the different studies and analysis performed on the artwork. In this paper we present some recent work done in the framework of the Michelangelo's David restoration project. A 3D model of the David was reconstructed by the Digital Michelangelo Project, using laser-based 3D scanning technology. We have developed some tools to make those data accessible and useful in the restoration. Preliminary results are reported here together with some directions for further research.

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Roberto Scopigno, Paolo Cignoni, Marco Callieri, Fabio Ganovelli, G. Impoco, P. Pingi, and F. Ponchio "Using optically scanned 3D data in the restoration of Michelangelo's David", Proc. SPIE 5146, Optical Metrology for Arts and Multimedia, (9 October 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.499921

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