3D-imaging
De binnen- en buitenkant van kunstvoorwerpen
While the visible outer surfaces of art objects are crafted with a focus on aesthetics, the rich internal 3D structure of art objects also contains a wealth of information. Using multiple 3D imaging methods to combine visualizations of the interior and exterior yields new knowledge on the origin, making process and current condition of the object.
About the project
3D imaging methods such as structured light scanning and photogrammetry have previously been used to capture the outer surface of archaeological, museum and other objects. X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), on the other hand, captures images of the interior of objects in 3D and can reveal valuable information about the condition of the object and possible restoration treatments, and help unpick the production process and more accurately attribute objects. A reconstructed CT volume is often presented as a stack of 2D slices, but for the purposes of art objects it may be more intuitive and informative to present the volume as a 3D image. In addition to their role in digitizing objects, combined 3D imaging techniques promise to be powerful research tools for object-based investigation. 3D imagery is also well suited to museum outreach activities and the promotion of research outcomes.
Aim of the project
Combining multiple 3D imaging modalities is challenging due to the diversity of types of output yielded by imaging techniques, and the wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials of cultural heritage objects. Often, a lack of interactive data visualization hampers the optimal use of the 3D data that is acquired. This project builds on the earlier NICAS Small Grant Project INTACT, which created an initial version of a plugin for the 3D visualization software Blender. We aim to extend the functionalities of this software plugin and to discuss and test the implementation of the software with colleagues at the Rijksmuseum.
Related publications
Researchers
Francien Bossema
f.bossema@rijksmuseum.nl
Migelien Gerritzen Fellow
Katrien Keune
k.keune@rijksmuseum.nl
Hoofd Science
PARTNERS and SPONSORS
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) en eScience Center