Statistical analysis of engraving traces on a 3D digital model of prehistoric stone stelae

The objective of this paper is to illustrate the common social need for preservation of Cultural Heritage (CH), through innovative and interactive processes of curation of exhibits and events in places of cultural interest or remotely [1]. Through the project “Narration” we are demonstrating ways for specialized and non-specialized users to create and curate narrations of various extents based on the content available, and share them with the general public. To this extent, the main focus can remain the research of adding an impact in providing a historical and cultural significance by enhancing the understanding and appreciation of cultural values. “Narration” proposes an innovative integrated platform for curating digital exhibitions and cultural content. Through a complex schema of interconnected narrative formations, “Narration” aims to contribute to a better understanding of the cultural and artistic relationships between exhibited objects and cultural heritage collections. Aiming at enhancing the preexisting apprehension on the way cultural heritage items carry valuable and explicable meanings, Narration suggests innovative and holistic curatorial solutions which enrich cultural heritage analysis and experience.

“Narration”: Integrated System for Management and Curation of Digital Content and Production of Personalized and Collaborative Narratives

A lead medal attributed to Antonio Averlino known as Filarete, with a portrait of Caesar, is preserved in the Gabinetto Numismatico of the Museo Civico Correr of Venice. This unicum presents oxidation coatings on both sides, so it was included in a restoration project of the Foundation of the Venetian Civic Museums. Through the acquisition of the object with high resolution scanning it is possible characterize the changes caused by oxidation coating, identify the particular style and mapping at micrometer scale the areas of degradation. For this purpose, two different laser scanning instruments are used in order to compare different resolution and accuracy and to produce a multi resolution model. The medallion was also replicated using rapid prototyping with ZPrinter 450 machine.

Loukas Kalisperis

Papers

Documenting, Archiving, Preserving and Visualising Digital Cultural Heritage: From Concept to Reality.