3D Scanning in Arts & Culture
In the course of history, mankind has created great artwork. We have to preserve this heritage for our present as well as for our future generations. Therefore, the significance of digital imaging and documentation of these masterpieces has been continuously growing - be it in the field of architecture, fine arts or archaeology in general.
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3D Digitisation of a Sculpture
A project in cooperation with the National Art Collection
in Dresden (Germany) and the IATH of the University of Virginia (USA).
Measuring Task
With the objective of a detailed analysis of a marble-made Roman sculpture dating back to the first century B.C., a three-dimensional measurement of the object was performed. In order to compare the original with duplicates, two plaster copies of the sculpture, made in the 20th century, were digitised at the same time.
A subsequent thorough comparison and analysis of the recorded data made it possible to capture and evaluate deviations between the marble original and its copies.
Result
High-resolution scan images allow a detailed and thorouhg examination of art-historical objects such as sculptures. The digitised data are devoid of any disturbing colours or weathering and therefore can be much better examined and interpreted.
The data evaluation of this project revealed an indentation on the right side of the head which up to now has even escaped attention of experts.
Related link: The Digital Sculpture Project
Technical Specification
Measuring system: smartSCAN 3D-duo in combination with a manual turntable
Measuring field: 450 mm
Accuracy: ± 45 µm
Light source: 100 W halogen lamp
Working distance: 700 mm
Sensor weight: 3 kg
Measuring time: < 1 sec/scan
Pictures
- Copy of the sculpture...
- ... and its three-dimensional data.
