DH2015 - Track 3

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Full Papers - Analysis & Interpretation (I/II)

An Automatic Word-spotting Framework for Medieval Manuscripts

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Ruggero Pintus, Ying Yang, Enrico Gobbetti and Holly Rushmeier

Surface Shape Studies of the Art of Paul Gauguin

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Oliver Cossairt, Jack Tumblin, Xiang Huang, Harriet Stratis, Mary Broadway, Greg Bearman, Eric Doehne, Marc Walton, Nathan Matsuda, Aggelos Katsaggelos and Dale Kronkright

An integrated Survey Experience for Assessing the Seismic Vulnerability of Senigallia's Fortress (Italy) - Documentation for Conservation and FEM Modeling

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Alessandra Meschini, Graziano Leoni, Enrica Petrucci, Filippo Sicuranza, Alessandro Zona, Quintilio Piattoni, Luigino Dezi and Andrea Dall'Asta

A Mono-instrumental Approach to High-quality 3D Reality-based Semantic Models. Application on the Palladio Library

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Marco Gaiani, Fabrizio I. Apollonio, Paolo Clini and Ramona Quattrini

Interactive Segmentation of Rock-Art in High-Resolution 3D Reconstructions

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Matthias Zeppelzauer, Georg Poier, Markus Seidl, Christian Reinbacher, Christian Breiteneder, Horst Bischof and Samuel Schulter

Unraveling the Classic Proportions Through the Anthropometric Analysis of the Architectural Heritage The Case of the Pantheon

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Francisco Javier Roldan-Medina

Studying Shape Semantics of an Architectural Moulding Collection - Classifying Style Based on Shape Analysis Methods

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Karina Rodriguez Echavarria and Ran Song

VisProcH - Visual Reasoning Process for Heritage Valuation

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Arantza Respaldiza and Monica Wachowicz

Short Papers - Understanding, Representing and Visualizing Architectures

Exploration of the Changing Structure of Cities: Challenges for Temporal City Models

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Clémentine Périnaud, Gilles Gesquière and Georges Gay

BIM: An Integrated Model for Planned and Preventive Maintenance of Architectural Heritage

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Luigi Fregonese, Cristiana Achille, Andrea Adami, Francesco Fassi, Anna Spezzoni and Laura Taffurelli

4D Investigation of Digital Heritage - An Interactive Application for the Auxiliary Fortress of Carnuntum

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Torrejón Valdelomar Juan, Kucera Matthias, Mario Wallner, Joachim Brandtner, Vlad Sandici and Wolfgang Neubauer

Procedural Modeling for Ancient Maya Cityscapes - Initial Methodological Challenges and Solutions

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Heather Richards-Rissetto and Rachel Plessing

A 3D Kinematic Model for Assessing the Seismic Capacity of the Frigidarium of the Baths of Diocletian

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Aaron Sadholz, Christopher Muir and Renato Perucchio

GIS Intelligence for a Cutting-edge Management of 3D Cities

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Laura Baratin, Sara Bertozzi and Elvio Moretti

Moravian School in Digital Catalogue of 'Cultural Monuments in Serbia'

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Sandra Vujošević, Marija Šegan and Jelena Jovanović

Short Papers - Analysis of 2D/3D Documents

Automated Color Clustering for Medieval Manuscript Analysis

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Ying Yang, Ruggero Pintus, Enrico Gobbetti and Holly Rushmeier

Morphological Analysis of Shape Semantics from Curvature-based Signatures

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Anthony Pamart, David Lo Buglio and Livio De Luca

Assistive Visual Framing in 3D Dense Points Cloud

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Zaynab Habibi, Guillaume Caron and El Mustapha Mouaddib

Analyzing the Evolution of Deterioration Patterns - A First Step of an Image-based Approach for Comparing Multitemporal Data Sets

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Friederike Peteler, Eloi Gattet, Philippe Bromblet, Odile Guillon, Jean-Marc Vallet and Livio De Luca

3DHOG for Geometric Similarity Measurement and Retrieval for Digital Cultural Heritage Archives

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Katharina van Eckeren, Reimar Tausch, Pedro Santos and Dieter Fellner

Precise 3D Recording for Finite Element Analysis

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Ilias Kalisperakis, Christos Stentoumis, Lazaros Grammatikopoulos, Maria Eleni Dasiou and Ioannis N. Psycharis

Poster Presentations I

Building Information Modelling for Historical Building Historic Jeddah - Saudi Arabia

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Ahmad Baik and Jan Boehm

Mass Customization for Cultural Heritage 3D Models

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Matthieu Quantin, Benjamin Hervy, Florent Laroche and Jean-Louis Kerouanton

From knowledge to Complex Representation - Interpretation of Material Systems, Survey Guidelines and its Reading Criteria, Multi-Representations of Virtual 3D City Models for Cultural Heritage

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Alessandro De Masi

Multidisciplinary Investigations on the Byzantine Oratory of the Catacombs of Saint Lucia in Syracuse

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Antonino Cosentino, Mariateresa Galizia, Cettina Santagati, Carmelo Scandurra, Mariarita Sgarlata and Samantha Stout

Mapping Identity with Geo-technology: Montelupo/Italy Versus Santa Leopoldina/Brazil

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Bruno Amaral de Andrade and Renata Hermanny de Almeida

A Survey of Column-leaning in Korean Traditional Wooden Architecture Structures Using 3D Scandata - With a Focus on the Columns of the Sungryeoljeon in Namhansanseong

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Dai Whan An and Hyun Woo Yang

3D Visualisation of Archaeological Structures from Geophysical Explorations in Alarcos site Sector III (Ciudad Real)

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José Luis Sánchez, Jesús Sánchez and Óscar Merlo

INSIDDE Project - Unveiling the Secrets of Art Through Graphene-based Terahertz Technologies

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Insidde Consortium and Javier Gutiérrez Meana

An Ontological Model for Conservation-restoration of Cultural Objects

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Cheikh Niang, Elise Leboucher, Luc Bouiller, Christine Capderou and Claudia Marinica

Exploiting Program Guides for Contextualisation

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Lotte Baltussen, Themistoklis Karavellas and Roeland Ordelman

Reconstructing a Historical Temporary Structure - Henry VIII's Pop-up-Palace

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Phil Morris and Stephanie Marsh

Documentation and 3D Modeling of Railway Industrial Heritage - Study of the Cajo-Santander Locomotive Shed

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Oscar Jesús Cosido Cobos, José Luís Lalana Soto, Leticia Terán, Massimiliano Campi, Raffaele Catuogno, Lucia Hernández Ramírez, José Pereda Llamas and Esteban Sainz Vidal

Integrating Traditional Methods with New Technologies

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Maria Cristina Manzetti, Panagiotis Parthenios and Apostolos Sarris

Interdisciplinary Workflow for Virtual Archaeology

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Nika Luznik and Michael Klein

Palazzo Raimondi in Cremona - 3D Survey and Diagnostic Tests for the Knowledge of Construction Techniques and Historical Materials

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Alessio Cardaci, Antonella Versaci and Giulio Mirabella Roberti

Works in Progress - Experience, Interpretation, Learning & Intangible Heritage

AMICA - Virtual Reality as a Tool for Learning and Communicating the Craftsmanship of Engraving

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Marcello Carrozzino, Cristian Lorenzini, Chiara Evangelista, Franco Tecchia and Massimo Bergamasco

Knowledge-based Approach for the 3D Modeling of Masonry Structures

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Kevin Jacquot, Tommy Messaoudi and Livio De Luca

Managing Digital Heritage - an Analysis of the Education and Training Curriculum for Africa's Archives and Records Professionals

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Shadrack Katuu and Mpho Ngoepe

Create Your Menu - Discovering Traditional Recipes

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Isabella Gagliardi and Maria Teresa Artese

Archive To Repertoire - Motion Capture and Motion Sensing Data for Digital Intangible Heritage (DIH)

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Muqeem Khan

Carousel Rides - New Tools for Navigation in Intangible Cultural Heritage

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Maria Teresa Artese and Isabella Gagliardi

The Lost of Myth in the Digital Age - A Study Based on Investigation of China's Guangxi Province

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Huaxiang He

Digital Exhibitions, a Powerful Tool for Cultural Institutions Audience Development - The Athenaplus-supported International Working Group on Digital Exhibitions

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Giuliana De Francesco, Monika Hagedorn-Saupe, Maria Teresa Natale and Werner Schweibenz

Poster Presentations II

A.I.M. - Advanced Interactive Map

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Nicola Maiellaro

Quantitative + Qualitative Information for Heritage Conservation An Open Science Research for paving 'collaboratively' the way to Historical-BIM

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Jorge Garcia Fernandez, Joutsiniemi Anssi, Yushin Ahn and Juan Jose Fernandez

Virtuuvius - Automated Drawing of Temple Architecture According to Vitruvius - the Case of the Temple of Hercules in Celje, Slovenia

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Maja Jerala

GIS Applications for Environmental Archaeology and Historical Ecology - Problems and Potentialities. The Case Study of Punta Mesco (Cinque Terre National Park - Italy)

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Nicola Gabellieri, Alessandro Panetta and Valentina Pescini

Time-based Database for Creation of Korean Traditional Wooden Building

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Jongwook Lee, Jihyung Lee, Jae Woo Kim, Kyung-Kyu Kang, Man Hee Lee and Boncheol Goo

Ceramics and 3D Technology: A Medieval Assemblage from Nemea, Greece

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Effie Athanassopoulos and Kim Shelton

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An Automatic Word-spotting Framework for Medieval Manuscripts
(IEEE, 2015) Pintus, Ruggero; Yang, Ying; Gobbetti, Enrico; Rushmeier, Holly; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
We present a completely automatic and scalable framework to perform query-by-example word-spotting on medieval manuscripts. Our system does not require any human intervention to produce a large amount of annotated training data, and it provides Computer Vision researchers and Cultural Heritage practitioners with a compact and efficient system for document analysis. We have executed the pipeline both in a single-manuscript and a cross-manuscript setup, and we have tested it on a heterogeneous set of medieval manuscripts, that includes a variety of writing styles, languages, image resolutions, levels of conservation, noise and amount of illumination and ornamentation. We also present a precision/recall based analysis to quantitatively assess the quality of the proposed algorithm.
A Mono-instrumental Approach to High-quality 3D Reality-based Semantic Models. Application on the Palladio Library
(IEEE, 2015) Gaiani, Marco; Apollonio, Fabrizio I.; Clini, Paolo; Quattrini, Ramona; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The paper presents a new workflow to build geo-3D models able to populate a wide information system organizing and managing Palladio's works documentation. Main goal is to smooth the integration of data from different sources and promote a more profound understanding of Palladio's works. Starting from an integrated survey approach (laser scanner and Multi-Image Spherical Photogrammetry), reality-based 3D models are robustly constructed and semantically segmented from point cloud features based on Palladio treatise architectural semantics. The 3D models outputs are exported into a 3D Geographic Information System (GIS) to facilitate the visualization of Palladio's works with reference to topography. At the end, an evaluation mechanism is employed to control the quality of 3D models. The workflow could be easily generalized to other architects documentation systems both because Palladian case is a superset of most of other architect documentation dataset, allowing to focus and to solve all existing problems and because techniques and methods are general and appropriate for most part of historical architectures.
Exploration of the Changing Structure of Cities: Challenges for Temporal City Models
(IEEE, 2015) Périnaud, Clémentine; Gesquière, Gilles; Gay, Georges; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The ALARIC project (Incremental Urban Change Research Project) is dedicated to the production of geo-historical information concerning two formerly industrial cities of the Lyon-Saint-Etienne region (19th and 20th century). The explo-ration of the incremental nature of urban change implies identifying when certain historical processes took place, such as the shift from one-off to systematic construction and changes in urban planning strategies. Specifically, the case stu-dy investigates the emergence of local urban projects to compare the transformation processes of the urban fabric and to specify the pace of urban change. Historical records will be accessed through a virtual mapping environment based on the temporal reconstitution of cities in two dimensions, and sometimes for special cases in three dimensions. This paper presents methodological principles to reconstruct former cities in order to inquire urban change and requirements for effective sharing of hypotheses on the various states of the past urban landscape and associated transformation processes.
Unraveling the Classic Proportions Through the Anthropometric Analysis of the Architectural Heritage The Case of the Pantheon
(IEEE, 2015) Roldan-Medina, Francisco Javier; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Previous results of this research allow to raise the Hypothesis that a simple metric law is sufficient to justify the different dimensions of the various parts composing ancient architectural constructions, from its general layout to every single detail. This Hypothesis is based on the observation that any modulation in historic buildings match with the sides and diagonals of human-sized square pattern, and its duodecimal divisions. However, it´s not possible to match exclusively to the side-square scale, because the Side-Diagonal Dual Scale is necessary, and is sufficient. The analysis of scientific surveys with digital precision led to find the serendipity beyond the current state of the art demonstrating the compliance with this law in architectural works of very different historical periods. This research deals with the study of the Pantheon through the survey of the Bern Digital Pantheon Project. It is highlighted that from the obtained results, in addition to the compliance of the Principle of Proportionality proposed, the Pantheon presents similar modular patterns to those detected in other examples. Knowledge of this common System of Proportions used in the past could represent a scientific breakthrough or new paradigm in the study and preservation of architectural heritage.
BIM: An Integrated Model for Planned and Preventive Maintenance of Architectural Heritage
(IEEE, 2015) Fregonese, Luigi; Achille, Cristiana; Adami, Andrea; Fassi, Francesco; Spezzoni, Anna; Taffurelli, Laura; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Modern digital technologies give us great possibilities to organize knowledge about constructions, regarding multidisciplinary fields like preservation, conservation and valorization of our architectural heritage, in order to suggest restoration projects and related work, or to suppose a planned preventive maintenance. New procedures to archive, analyze and manage architectural information find a natural support in 3D model, thanks to the development of capacities of new modeling software. Moreover, if the model contains or interfaces with a heterogeneous archive of information, as it is for BIM, this model can be considered as the bases of critical studies, projects of restoration, heritage maintenance, integrated management, protection, and valorization, and evaluation of economic aspects, management and planning, that can flow into a planned preventive maintenance [1]. The aspect that limit the use of BIM technology is the set up parametric object library inside programs: the standardized level of these objects deals difficulty with survey and restoration issues, where each single element has its own historical and architectural characterization [2]. From this foreword, the goal of this research is more evident: the possibilities of using BIM modeling to the existing constructions and cultural heritage, as a support for the construction and management of a Plan for planned preventive maintenance.
An integrated Survey Experience for Assessing the Seismic Vulnerability of Senigallia's Fortress (Italy) - Documentation for Conservation and FEM Modeling
(IEEE, 2015) Meschini, Alessandra; Leoni, Graziano; Petrucci, Enrica; Sicuranza, Filippo; Zona, Alessandro; Piattoni, Quintilio; Dezi, Luigino; Dall'Asta, Andrea; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The paper presents the results of research carried out by an interdisciplinary team at the SAD in Ascoli Piceno in collaboration with MiBACT to verify the seismic safety of national museums. The object of study was the Rocca Roveresca Fortress complex in Senigallia (Marche, Italy), a unique example of a small 14th-century fortress shaped by a series of successive modifications. It currently houses a national museum. An integrated survey based on the acquisition of 3D laser-scanner data and endoscopic investigation was necessary to outline the traces of the stratifications and therefore to obtain different highand low-poly 3D models useful for different purposes. The main objective was to propose an ideal workflow in developing 3D models that are useful for finite element method (FEM) analysis to detect hidden vulnerabilities in the fortress by evaluating the behaviour of several substructures in the walls.
4D Investigation of Digital Heritage - An Interactive Application for the Auxiliary Fortress of Carnuntum
(IEEE, 2015) Juan, Torrejón Valdelomar; Matthias, Kucera; Wallner, Mario; Brandtner, Joachim; Sandici, Vlad; Neubauer, Wolfgang; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Innovative methods (e.g. geophysical prospection, remote sensing prospections, 3D modeling and visualization) adapted to Cultural Heritage and Archaeology open a wide field of research which needs appropriate techniques, skills and workflows. However, Virtual Archaeology (VA) must be understood not only as a passive instrument for visualizing the data and results but rather as a digital tool that provides an interactive four dimensional framework where the user is able to visualize, explore, analyze and evaluate both raw-data and 3D reconstructions. In this paper we would like to present a new developed interactive application called Arch4DInspector developed by the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Archaeological Prospection and Virtual Archaeology (LBI ArchPro).
Interactive Segmentation of Rock-Art in High-Resolution 3D Reconstructions
(IEEE, 2015) Zeppelzauer, Matthias; Poier, Georg; Seidl, Markus; Reinbacher, Christian; Breiteneder, Christian; Bischof, Horst; Schulter, Samuel; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Petroglyphs (rock engravings) are important artifacts for the documentation and analysis of early human life. Recent improvements in 3D scanning and 3D reconstruction enable the accurate 3D reconstruction of petroglyphs from rock surfaces at sub-millimeter resolution. To enable the indexing, matching, and recognition of petroglyphs in petroglyph databases, the shapes must first be segmented from the reconstructed rock surface. The absence of robust 3D segmentation methods for petroglyphs leaves a gap in the digital processing workflow. In this paper, we present a semi-automatic method for petroglyph segmentation for high-resolution 3D surface reconstructions. A comprehensive evaluation shows that our method is able to robustly segment petroglyphs with high accuracy and that the incorporation of 3D information is crucial to solve the segmentation problem. The presented method represents a major step towards the completion of a full 3D digital processing workflow of petroglyphs.
VisProcH - Visual Reasoning Process for Heritage Valuation
(IEEE, 2015) Respaldiza, Arantza; Wachowicz, Monica; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This article describes the methodology that results in a visual reasoning process for heritage valuation, which has been based on a descriptive modeling process and have characterized three levels: meta-, analysis and operational. The proposed approach is not only about heritage but the complex relationship between people and heritage. The agents are the protagonists in the process, along with heritage; they give value to the testimonies of past life and imbue them with meaning. The hypothesis of this research argues that a visual reasoning process for heritage valuation allows people involved in the process to initiate an interaction with a heritage and to build its mental image to reach certain conclusions regarding its value and meaning. Therefore, this approach of a visual reasoning process is used to detect changes in value of heritage and its polyhedral dimension in spatial and temporal terms. The proposed process enables potential agents to be actively involved in their own heritage valuation.
Surface Shape Studies of the Art of Paul Gauguin
(IEEE, 2015) Cossairt, Oliver; Tumblin, Jack; Huang, Xiang; Stratis, Harriet; Broadway, Mary; Bearman, Greg; Doehne, Eric; Walton, Marc; Matsuda, Nathan; Katsaggelos, Aggelos; Kronkright, Dale; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Starting in the 1890s the artist Paul Gauguin (1848- 1903) created a series of prints and transfer drawings using techniques that are not entirely understood. To better understand the artist's production methods, photometric stereo was used to assess the surface shape of a number of these graphic works that are now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Photometric stereo uses multiple images of Gauguin's graphic works captured from a fixed camera position, lit from multiple specific angles to create an interactive composite image that reveals textural characteristics. These active images reveal details of sequential media application upon experimental printing matrices that help resolve longstanding art historical questions about the evolution of Gauguin's printing techniques. Our study promotes the use of photometric stereo to capitalize on the increasing popularity of Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI) among conservators in the world's leading museums.
Studying Shape Semantics of an Architectural Moulding Collection - Classifying Style Based on Shape Analysis Methods
(IEEE, 2015) Echavarria, Karina Rodriguez; Song, Ran; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
As technologies for 3D acquisition become widely available, it is expected that 3D content will become increasingly popular. Nevertheless, to provide access and enable the creative use of 3D content, it is necessary to address challenges such as the availability of open repositories dedicated to 3D content and the automatic enrichment of 3D content with suitable metadata so that content does not get lost. To address these challenges, this paper presents research on developing technologies to support the organisation and discoverability of 3D content in the Cultural Heritage (CH) domain. The main contributions of the paper include an ontology for documenting 3D representations of architectural mouldings decorated with ornament. In addition, a shape analysis method to improve the information that is automatically extracted from a 3D shape is proposed. This method is tested on part of a collection of Regency ornament mouldings found in domestic interiors. This content provides a rich dataset on which to explore issues common to many CH artefacts, such as design styles, patterns and motifs.
Moravian School in Digital Catalogue of 'Cultural Monuments in Serbia'
(IEEE, 2015) Vujošević, Sandra; Šegan, Marija; Jovanović, Jelena; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The paper presents an ongoing project of Mathematical Institute of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts called 'Moravian school', which is dedicated to the one of the architectural styles in Medieval Serbia. The goal of the project is not only to promote this authentic Serbian style, which is not as known to the broader international research community as some others architectural styles, but also to make it accessible in a digital environment. The authors of the paper offer a model for studying the basic elements of the style through the online presentation of five religious buildings that are less known representatives of the Moravian style. The model, which is based on the field research that took place in 2013 and on the ongoing research in a digital environment, emphasizes the significance of permanent use and re-use of digital data as a part of the preservation of less known cultural heritage.
Procedural Modeling for Ancient Maya Cityscapes - Initial Methodological Challenges and Solutions
(IEEE, 2015) Richards-Rissetto, Heather; Plessing, Rachel; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Digital reconstruction of 3D cityscapes is expensive, time-consuming, and requires significant expertise. We need a 3D modeling approach that streamlines the integration of multiple data types in a time-efficient and low-cost manner. Procedural modeling-rapid proto-typing of 3D models from a set of rules- offers a potential solution to this problem because it allows scholars to create digital reconstructions that can be quickly updated and used to test and formulate alternative hypotheses that are derived from and linked to underlying archaeological data. While procedural modeling is being used to visualize ancient Roman, Etruscan, and Greek cities, in the Maya region the approach has only been applied to reconstructions of individual buildings and not an entire city. In this paper, we present initial methodological challenges and solutions to procedural modeling of ancient Maya cityscapes using the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Copan, Honduras as a case study.
Building Information Modelling for Historical Building Historic Jeddah - Saudi Arabia
(IEEE, 2015) Baik, Ahmad; Boehm, Jan; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The topic of how the municipality of Jeddah can document, produce and preserve complete engineering information and drawings for historical buildings is one of the most important issues facing the Historic Jeddah district in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The concept of using a remote collection of survey data with Architectural Photogrammetry and Terrestrial Laser Scanning has been accepted in several heritage locations worldwide. Additionally, the combination of the resulting information and Building Information Modelling has been developed as a technique to manage and document these historical buildings. In the last 20 years, several traditional approaches have been used to document, record, and survey heritage buildings in Historic Jeddah; however, these techniques have sometimes delivered unreliable information, taken a long time and inevitably omitted key details. This paper will focus on using Jeddah Historical Building Information Modelling; to produce complete engineering information and drawings.
Precise 3D Recording for Finite Element Analysis
(IEEE, 2015) Kalisperakis, Ilias; Stentoumis, Christos; Grammatikopoulos, Lazaros; Dasiou, Maria Eleni; Psycharis, Ioannis N.; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Lately, 3D laser scanning and Photogrammetry are becoming a standard in Cultural Heritage recording. In this contribution, a combination of both methods is presented for the precise 3D geometric documentation of a plaster copy of a Greek statue from the archeological site of Delos. The 3D model was generated for the structural assessment of the original statue and its supporting mechanism via finite element analysis (FEA).
GIS Intelligence for a Cutting-edge Management of 3D Cities
(IEEE, 2015) Baratin, Laura; Bertozzi, Sara; Moretti, Elvio; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Urbino, a city whose historic centre was declared to be part of the UNESCO World Heritage, serves as a case history for the application of innovative research methodologies based on GIS applications in urban contexts. Various phases of research have led to the evolution of a single GIS project that manages the territorial context as well as the geomorphological and historical reconstructions of the evolution of the city from the first Roman settlements to the present day, up to reaching a management of the current urban centre's layout and of the archaeological peculiarities found in the area. In particular, the analysis and urban management phase is presented. All of the features are organised in the Geodatabase environment by taking a threedimensional modelling of floorplans with their relative covering and showing in the correct geographical-spatial location also perspectives, in their 3D morphology. The focus of the work is the integrated management of all the peculiarities of the urban elements, from their composition, to their geometric characteristics, from the state of conservation to the interventions for dynamic monitoring based on complete and upgradeable cartography, useful for the enjoyment and enhancement of the urban areas but also in the context of the decision-making and planning.
Assistive Visual Framing in 3D Dense Points Cloud
(IEEE, 2015) Habibi, Zaynab; Caron, Guillaume; Mouaddib, El Mustapha; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Recent progress in digital technology and its popularity in the context of cultural heritage are contributing to the emergence of several applications using a very large and dense digitization of archaeological sites or historical monuments. Navigation in such virtual environment is difficult especially for novice users. In this paper, we propose a new approach in order to make easier the navigation process by performing an assistive visual framing. This approach exploits a new visual feature: the image saliency-based Gaussian mixture. We applied our method on many different environments and we present the example of the Saint S´ebastien chapel of the cathedral Notre Dame of Amiens. In order to evaluate our method, we present user evaluation and comparison between manual, assistive and automatic framing.
Analyzing the Evolution of Deterioration Patterns - A First Step of an Image-based Approach for Comparing Multitemporal Data Sets
(IEEE, 2015) Peteler, Friederike; Gattet, Eloi; Bromblet, Philippe; Guillon, Odile; Vallet, Jean-Marc; Luca, Livio De; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
When documenting and analyzing cultural heritage, the monument states can be described by multitemporal data sets, which however present a complication for the elaboration and examination process. This difficulty leads to the necessity to improve the analyze process in order to expand the documentation process and help experts to enrich and share information about the historical buildings. Therefore an approach of change measurement, which supports the chronical comprehension of a building by visualizing and quantifying the dimensional temporal effects was elaborated, where the analyze process of a multitemporal data set was based on the interpretation of depth map images. These maps were obtained by generating ortho images of an object that was created on purpose by setting up an experimentation to acquire a multitemporal data set. This approach is the first step of a wider ongoing research about change detection processes on multitemporal data sets.
A 3D Kinematic Model for Assessing the Seismic Capacity of the Frigidarium of the Baths of Diocletian
(IEEE, 2015) Sadholz, Aaron; Muir, Christopher; Perucchio, Renato; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The Frigidarium of the Baths of Diocletian in Rome is one of the largest extant heritage structures built with unreinforced masonry material. The structural capacity of the Frigidarium to resist lateral accelerations generated by an earthquake is assessed by pushover analysis based on a limit kinematic approach. A 3D solid model of the Frigidarium modular section is subdivided into rigid blocks by cutting planes corresponding to the fracture surfaces determined by a preliminary nonlinear FE analysis. The blocks are then connected by rotational hinges to form a mechanism anchored to a base platform that translates horizontally with increasing acceleration. The mechanism, initially in static equilibrium, is eventually driven into dynamic conditions by the inertial forces generated by the moving platform. The intensity of the acceleration at the limit of the static condition (i.e., at the moment of impending motion) defines the structural capacity. A series of tests is conducted to evaluate the sensitivity of the model to changes in fracture orientation and hinge location, and to the introduction of friction between two blocks. Based on the current results, the capacity can be assessed at about 0.4g.
Automated Color Clustering for Medieval Manuscript Analysis
(IEEE, 2015) Yang, Ying; Pintus, Ruggero; Gobbetti, Enrico; Rushmeier, Holly; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Given a color image of a medieval manuscript page, we propose a simple, yet efficient algorithm for automatically estimating the number of its color-based pixel groups, K. We formulate this estimation as a minimization problem, where the objective function assesses the quality of a candidate clustering. Rather than using all the features of the given image, we carefully select a subset of features to perform clustering. The proposed algorithm was extensively evaluated on a dataset of 2198 images (1099 original images and their 1099 variants produced by modifying both spatial and spectral resolutions of the originals) from the Yale's Institute for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (IPCH). The experimental results show that it is able to yield satisfactory estimates of K for these test images.
Morphological Analysis of Shape Semantics from Curvature-based Signatures
(IEEE, 2015) Pamart, Anthony; Buglio, David Lo; Luca, Livio De; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Over the past few years, advancements in the field of 3D digitizing has increased the fidelity of geometric models. So far and despite of this acuity enhancement, a gap remains between the growth of collected data and its uses as vehicle of knowledge. New challenges have emerged to handle massive content of a 3D footprint. Considering those un-interpreted data as starting point for further investigations, the hypothesis is to rely on a ''low-level'' analysis of geometric features aiming to enrich informative and scientific value of ''high-level'' semantic studies. This article describes an approach using discrete curvature assets to link morphological identification and semantic characterization. The mean curvature has been parametrized to highlight it use as an eloquent shape description. At this point, a comparative analysis within an architectural collection composed of similar entities would be led according to the remoteness degree compared to an average geometric reference model. The introduced principle explores the construction of curvature-based signatures so as to reassess the conceptual articulations of 31 Romanesque columns from the cloister of the abbey of Saint-Michel de Cuxa.
3DHOG for Geometric Similarity Measurement and Retrieval for Digital Cultural Heritage Archives
(IEEE, 2015) Eckeren, Katharina van; Tausch, Reimar; Santos, Pedro; Fellner, Dieter W.; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
With projects such as CultLab3D, 3D Digital preservation of cultural heritage will become more affordable and with this, the number of 3D-models representing scanned artefacts will dramatically increase. However, once mass digitization is possible, the subsequent bottleneck to overcome is the annotation of cultural heritage artefacts with provenance data. Current annotation tools are mostly based on textual input, eventually being able to link an artefact to documents, pictures, videos and only some tools already support 3D models. Therefore, we envisage the need to aid curators by allowing for fast, web-based, semi-automatic, 3D-centered annotation of artefacts with metadata. In this paper we give an overview of various technologies we are currently developing to address this issue. On one hand we want to store 3D models with similarity descriptors which are applicable independently of different 3D model quality levels of the same artefact. The goal is to retrieve and suggest to the curator metadata of already annotated similar artefacts for a new artefact to be annotated, so he can eventually reuse and adapt it to the current case. In addition we describe our web-based, 3D-centered annotation tool with meta- and object repositories supporting various databases and ontologies such as CIDOC-CRM.
Integrating Traditional Methods with New Technologies
(IEEE, 2015) Manzetti, Maria Cristina; Parthenios, Panagiotis; Sarris, Apostolos; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Various archeological evidence suggest the significance of the ancient city of Gortyn, capital of the Roman province of Crete since 67 AD till the end of the supremacy of the Roman Empire, around the VII century. Still a number of monumental buildings, of which archaeological remains are less majestic, have to be well studied and understood. Among others, it is the large Roman theatre built on the South-East slope of the acropolis. The area is currently inspected through archaeological excavations, under the Ephorate of Prehistoric and Classical Antiquities of the Municipality of Herakleion. The visible remains of the theatre are still quite few but information about it is available thanks to many different sources: plans, descriptions and geophysical surveys. A careful analysis of these documents allow us to make various hypotheses about the original structure of the theatre that will be shown through the 3D reconstruction of the monument. With the help of the visualization tool it will be possible to identify which hypothesis represents better the original aspect of the theatre . The aim of this paper is to manifest the way that meaningful results can be drawn through the combination of traditional instruments with new technologies and methods, and to underline the power of visualization for the comprehension of archaeological context.
A Survey of Column-leaning in Korean Traditional Wooden Architecture Structures Using 3D Scandata - With a Focus on the Columns of the Sungryeoljeon in Namhansanseong
(IEEE, 2015) An, Dai Whan; Yang, Hyun Woo; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Colum-leaning in Korean traditional wooden heritage structures has been emphasized in various reports since the first survey report from the 1950s. Recent technological advancements have granted researchers to use 3D scandata to examine column-leaning. This paper discusses the methods of measuring and representing column-leaning in the Soongryeoljeon in Namhansanseong - a UNESCO designated World Heritage site - using 3D scandata.
Documentation and 3D Modeling of Railway Industrial Heritage - Study of the Cajo-Santander Locomotive Shed
(IEEE, 2015) Cobos, Oscar Jesús Cosido; Soto, José Luís Lalana; Terán, Leticia; Campi, Massimiliano; Catuogno, Raffaele; Ramírez, Lucia Hernández; Llamas, José Pereda; Vidal, Esteban Sainz; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The works of three-dimensional documentation of the industrial heritage of Santander, which are carried out under the initiative of the authors of the article had the cooperation of the University of Cantabria, University of Naples ''Federico II'', University of Valladolid and the 3DIntelligence company. Within this project, it has been made the documentation of locomotive shed and the roundabout structure, key piece of industrial railway heritage in Santander. For this project we used the fusion of data (point clouds) from the Scanner-Laser and data from convergent photogrammetry. This initiative has enjoyed the cooperation of the RENFE company, who allowed access to their infrastructure. Both structures are currently in use, making complex the data collection phase.
INSIDDE Project - Unveiling the Secrets of Art Through Graphene-based Terahertz Technologies
(IEEE, 2015) Consortium, Insidde; Meana, Javier Gutiérrez; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
In this paper we describe how terahertz technology can be applied in different areas of cultural heritage to analyze paintings and ceramics, producing digital surrogates that, together with the developed applications and functionalities, will bring closer art to citizens.
Interdisciplinary Workflow for Virtual Archaeology
(IEEE, 2015) Luznik, Nika; Klein, Michael; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
There is an increasing trend to present cultural heritage with the help of virtual visualisation. It offers a unique level of understanding of the heritage in question. Moreover, depending on the precision of the virtual model, it can be used for scientific research, and it can inspire new ideas and conclusions about the actual looks of the visualised objects. Over the years, companies and institutions have specialized in this field of work, creating new demands on the CG artists of the involved teams, as well as establishing a new kind of archaeological methodology that seeks to research and develop ways of using computer-based visualisation for the comprehensive management of archaeological heritage. However, the interpretation of archaeological datasets and their subsequent transformation into 3D representations of the interpretation usually requires a timeconsuming process of re-evaluation and discussion. Very often, a discrepancy between scientific architectural interpretation that is normally presented in a 2D plane and its realisation in a 3D space occurs, because the 2D representation is not able to show the physical laws of the third dimension. To overcome these difficulties, we propose alternative solutions that lessen the disconnection between the parties. Our software solution enables the archaeologist to perform an interpretative work-flow that places ideas within a customizable 3D environment, therefore resulting in a more direct involvement throughout the reconstructive or representative process. On a broader scale, CGI artists would benefit greatly if they could follow the project evolving and gain a deeper understanding of the specific cultural heritage.
Mapping Identity with Geo-technology: Montelupo/Italy Versus Santa Leopoldina/Brazil
(IEEE, 2015) Andrade, Bruno Amaral de; Almeida, Renata Hermanny de; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This article is inserted in the hybrid-theme ''Heritage and Representation'', in the field of new methods of iconographic representation of the territorial-landscape heritage, through digital models of cartographic construction. The problematic identified in representations of the territory is solved from an analytical hierarchy of observation, interpretation and comprehension of the relationship between biotic and anthropic dimensions, with consideration of the title role of the ecological aspect of the territory, and its relation to the construction of identity. The hypothesis guides the evaluation and experiment of a consolidated Italian approach and its adoption to the Brazilian context. The objects of empirical study are the cities of Montelupo/Toscany/Italy, and Santa Leopoldina/Espírito Santo/Brazil, as locus to elaborate a comparative method in the environmental heritage category. The aim of this article is revealing how the environmental aspect of the territory is relevant to the construction of identity, through mapping by GIS software.
From knowledge to Complex Representation - Interpretation of Material Systems, Survey Guidelines and its Reading Criteria, Multi-Representations of Virtual 3D City Models for Cultural Heritage
(IEEE, 2015) Masi, Alessandro De; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The paper describes reading criteria for the interpretation of material systems and the procedures followed by Digital Representation Platform through graphic analysis and multi-scale representation for Cultural Heritage in Milan and Venice, Italy. In addition, this study describes 3D City Models as key features into decision making of several urban related problems, and introduces the concept of the smooth topological Generalized Area Partitioning.
Exploiting Program Guides for Contextualisation
(IEEE, 2015) Baltussen, Lotte; Karavellas, Themistoklis; Ordelman, Roeland; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Archives of cultural heritage organisations typically consist of collections in various formats (e.g. photos, video, texts) that are inherently related. Often, such disconnected collections represent value in itself but effectuating links between 'core' and 'context' collection items in various levels of granularity could result in a 'one-plus-one-makes-three' scenario both from a contextualisation perspective (public presentations, research) and access perspective. A key issue is the identification of contextual objects that can be associated with objects in the core collections, or the other way around. Traditionally, such associations have been created manually. For most organizations however, this approach does not scale. In this paper, we describe a case in which a semi-automatic approach was employed to create contextual links between television broadcast schedules in program guides (context collection) and the programs in the archive (core collection) of a large audiovisual heritage organisation.
Multidisciplinary Investigations on the Byzantine Oratory of the Catacombs of Saint Lucia in Syracuse
(IEEE, 2015) Cosentino, Antonino; Galizia, Mariateresa; Santagati, Cettina; Scandurra, Carmelo; Sgarlata, Mariarita; Stout, Samantha; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This paper presents the outcomes of a multidisciplinary study conducted on the fresco palimpsest of the byzantine oratory (region C) of the Catacombs of Saint Lucia in Syracuse. The 3D model was integrated with data from investigations made with portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (pXRF), and Technical Photography (TP), in order to obtain a unified representation of the knowledge acquired. The different layers of the frescoes present in the palimpsest could then be individually identified and characterized using the data extracted from the model. The arcosolium examined here is an illustrative case study characterized by clear artistic and archaeological stratifications.
An Ontological Model for Conservation-restoration of Cultural Objects
(IEEE, 2015) Niang, Cheikh; Leboucher, Elise; Bouiller, Luc; Capderou, Christine; Marinica, Claudia; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
In this paper we present a domain ontology dedicated to the conservation-restoration process of cultural objects. We particularly focus on the development of the elements related to events affecting a cultural object.
Palazzo Raimondi in Cremona - 3D Survey and Diagnostic Tests for the Knowledge of Construction Techniques and Historical Materials
(IEEE, 2015) Cardaci, Alessio; Versaci, Antonella; Roberti, Giulio Mirabella; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The paper deals with the 3D survey of Palazzo Raimondi in Cremona, featuring a renowned Renaissance façade, first step of a knowledge program aimed to define strengthening strategies consistent with the objective of building conservation. The laser-scanning campaign involved both external facades and the loggia on the court, extending to the flat coved vaults of the first floor, allowing detecting possible deviations from an ideal geometric reference. Non-destructive tests were also performed on materials and structures in order to widen the awareness on building behavior and attempt a first vulnerability analysis.
Mass Customization for Cultural Heritage 3D Models
(IEEE, 2015) Quantin, Matthieu; Hervy, Benjamin; Laroche, Florent; Kerouanton, Jean-Louis; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Digital technologies in the last twenty years have offered cultural heritage (CH) new possibilities in conservation and promotion. 3D digitization has especially become more and more affordable and efficient. This leads to massive digitization projects and increasing amount of CH digital data. As an engineering team working on industrial techniques for reverse engineering, we are deeply affected by this effect. In this paper we propose a way to combine semantic information on top of the acquisition and modeling steps in order to manage heterogeneous historical data. We illustrate our approach with a use case composed of three overlapping historical objects related to Nantes' harbour history.
Reconstructing a Historical Temporary Structure - Henry VIII's Pop-up-Palace
(IEEE, 2015) Morris, Phil; Marsh, Stephanie; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Historic Royal Palaces (England) approached the University of Derby to re-create the temporary structure of Henry VIII pop-up-palace from Field of Cloth of Gold meeting in 1520 for a new exhibition. The sources of evidence for this were a painting (contemporary to the time), several chronicle manifests regarding building materials and first hand written accounts. Using these sources the most appropriate scale design and formation of the structure was theorized and a 3D model and animation created for exhibition. This project has the potential to progress further to use this design process to not only look at the outer structure of the temporary palace, but also to look at the interior areas and even further into the interior design and colours used by doing further research and resource collation.
3D Visualisation of Archaeological Structures from Geophysical Explorations in Alarcos site Sector III (Ciudad Real)
(IEEE, 2015) Sánchez, José Luis; Sánchez, Jesús; Merlo, Óscar; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
In this work, the results of the application of geophysics to the Alarcos' Sector III - one of the most important archaeological sites in La Mancha - are presented. The geophysical exploration was carried out with a two-fold objective: to obtain a stratigraphic characterisation of the Sector III subsoil, and to test the efficiency and limitations of the geophysical methods applied. These methods are Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT). Our research confirmed the potential existence of buried structures in the subsoil, which shows the potential of the combined used of geophysical techniques in the search for archaeological structures in site's subsoil in a non-destructive manner. The results are shown in different 3D images which allow the characteristics and spatial distribution of the buried structures to be determined, optimising therefore the planning of future archaeological actions.
The Lost of Myth in the Digital Age - A Study Based on Investigation of China's Guangxi Province
(IEEE, 2015) He, Huaxiang; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
In the digital era myths may encounter three kinds of fate: first, die in silence, and second, be permanently stored in digital form or access to mass communication channels, and third, be transformed into a real resource by virtue of power. Many studies have pointed out that the development of the Internet and digital technology brings new dawn to the protection and inheritance of the cultural heritage. However, judging from the current survey of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, it is too early to expect a bright future of those orally transmitted cultural heritage such like myths if we just count on new media technology.
Ceramics and 3D Technology: A Medieval Assemblage from Nemea, Greece
(IEEE, 2015) Athanassopoulos, Effie; Shelton, Kim; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This work in progress reports on the application of 3D laser scanning to the study of medieval pottery from the excavations of the Sanctuary of Zeus at Nemea, Greece. As 3D modeling methods continue to improve, they offer an attractive alternative for artifact documentation, analysis and sharing of data. Here we present some examples and suggest that the advantages of 3D technology over the traditional methods of documentation are significant.
Knowledge-based Approach for the 3D Modeling of Masonry Structures
(IEEE, 2015) Jacquot, Kevin; Messaoudi, Tommy; Luca, Livio De; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
In architectural heritage field, the control over metric data is fundamental. Indeed the interpretability of geometrical concepts, the criteria and methods to structure information are the first step for the analysis and simulation for the conservation of ancient buildings. The main barrier is to move from survey raw data to 3D models that are understandable. To overcome this issue a knowledge-based approach is developed to carry out a reverse engineering for digitised masonry structures.
Time-based Database for Creation of Korean Traditional Wooden Building
(IEEE, 2015) Lee, Jongwook; Lee, Jihyung; Kim, Jae Woo; Kang, Kyung-Kyu; Lee, Man Hee; Goo, Boncheol; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
this paper is designed to define and categorize the architectural components of the Korean traditional buildings on the basis of their time periods. By incorporating the time-based criteria and component relations into the existing data-base, this study is expected to improve time and accuracy in reconstructing and remodeling the Korean traditional wooden buildings.
Virtuuvius - Automated Drawing of Temple Architecture According to Vitruvius - the Case of the Temple of Hercules in Celje, Slovenia
(IEEE, 2015) Jerala, Maja; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The study of Roman temple architecture usually involves a multitude of ruins which need to be properly examined and, if possible, reconstructed. The reliability of a reconstruction - how closely it mimics the original situation - is determined by how well a temple is preserved. Fortunately, there is a transcription of a work on architecture written by one of the most notable Roman architects, Vitruvius (late 1st century BCE). Vitruvius' rules define the basic module and all the proportions to the tiniest detail, but also in a broader architectural sense. For proper analysis, interpretation and reconstruction of the temple of Hercules at Celje, Slovenia, it was therefore crucial to take precise measurements and to conduct an analysis of the preserved elements, applied to the Vitruvian canon. Vitruvius' rules and principles concerning individual properties have been transformed into formulas (Microsoft Office Excel 2013), which automatically adjust to each other, according to the basic module. On the basis of these findings, it has been possible to create a reconstruction of the basic elements using the AutoCAD Architecture 2014 software. To link the two methods, i.e. determining the dimensions and 3D drawing of stone blocks, an interface (AutoCAD VBA Macro) is being prepared: Virtuuvius - Virtual Vitruvius.
Create Your Menu - Discovering Traditional Recipes
(IEEE, 2015) Gagliardi, Isabella; Artese, Maria Teresa; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Expo2015 has focused attention on the culinary memories, healthy food and traditional methods, handed down over the years, to cultivate and use what nature has to offer, in a sustainable way. In this paper we present the application Create your menu (the work is still in progress) able to query the ECHI-ICH database, an inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage, to find recipes/foods and compose the results in an healthy menu. The application is able to retrieve, within the cards of the ECHI-ICH inventory, those that are related to foods, then identify the main ingredients and extract the nutrients, using open data about food, to compose traditional and healthy meals.
GIS Applications for Environmental Archaeology and Historical Ecology - Problems and Potentialities. The Case Study of Punta Mesco (Cinque Terre National Park - Italy)
(IEEE, 2015) Gabellieri, Nicola; Panetta, Alessandro; Pescini, Valentina; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Research in environmental archaeology and historical ecology provides valuable information about past vegetation and its activation related to past societies activities. Different tools are use in order to better describe the historical plant coverage and ecosystems, environmental resources and the agro-silvo-pastoral systems. Combining field data and historical information in a GIS application gives multiple perspectives on the dynamics of changing landscape. This paper deals with the issue of GIS as a tool for historical ecology research, outlining the used methodologies and problems related to them. Our study focuses on Punta Mesco, in the Cinque Terre National Park (Italy), as case study.
Managing Digital Heritage - an Analysis of the Education and Training Curriculum for Africa's Archives and Records Professionals
(IEEE, 2015) Katuu, Shadrack; Ngoepe, Mpho; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The education and training of archives and records professionals in Africa can be traced back several decades. Archives and records practitioners in Africa's different countries have, over the years, taken varying paths to attain their professional qualifications. A number of publications have offered an analysis of the historical developments. This paper outlines progress on an ongoing study by InterPARES Trust Africa Team that examines the curricula in different Africaneducational institutions and investigates the extent to which they address the increasingly complex environment that includes the management of digital records in networked environments. It is hoped that the study will inform curriculum development and review in the area of digital records at the institutions of higher learning in Africa.
Quantitative + Qualitative Information for Heritage Conservation An Open Science Research for paving 'collaboratively' the way to Historical-BIM
(IEEE, 2015) Fernandez, Jorge Garcia; Anssi, Joutsiniemi; Ahn, Yushin; Fernandez, Juan Jose; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
Quantitative + Qualitative Information for Heritage Conservation An Open Science Research for paving 'collaboratively' the way to Historical-BIM
Carousel Rides - New Tools for Navigation in Intangible Cultural Heritage
(IEEE, 2015) Artese, Maria Teresa; Gagliardi, Isabella; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
The creation of new tools to navigate the intangible cultural heritage data goes through the analysis of available data and their integration with new information that can be obtained either automatically, developing specific algorithms, either manually by intervention of sector experts. This new information, combined with those already available, permit the construction of recreational paths and discovery games that enable even a less experienced audience coming in contact with the intangible heritage. In this paper we present a work in progress to show new tools to navigate the intangible in different ways.
Archive To Repertoire - Motion Capture and Motion Sensing Data for Digital Intangible Heritage (DIH)
(IEEE, 2015) Khan, Muqeem; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This study investigates the transformation of digital documentation of Kung Fu into an interactive performative space for public engagement. The study creates an interface for learning the repertoire of forms from significant lineages from the south Chinese traditions-contributing to the perpetuation of this art form. The investigation will contribute to the theoretical understandings of the relationships between archive and repertoire, specifically in relation to performance and intangible heritage. The intricate user interaction in this study enforces the visitor's perception that the Kung Fu instructor is present behind the screen, which simulates physical intimacy.
AMICA - Virtual Reality as a Tool for Learning and Communicating the Craftsmanship of Engraving
(IEEE, 2015) Carrozzino, Marcello; Lorenzini, Cristian; Evangelista, Chiara; Tecchia, Franco; Bergamasco, Massimo; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
We hereby present the progress of the work ongoing on AMICA, a project aiming at disseminating to the public at large the activities related to the craft of engraving and printmaking by means of an Immersive Virtual Reality (VR) system. The final platform will constitute not only a means for communicating and promoting such activities, but also an interactive learning tool to be used in vocational courses.
A.I.M. - Advanced Interactive Map
(IEEE, 2015) Maiellaro, Nicola; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
This paper discusses the ongoing development of a tool to produce - through an authoring system - an interactive map with advanced functions. A first map has been produced in collaboration with the Municipality of Cetinje (Montenegro); a map of the Municipality of Gioia del Colle is still under construction with students of a secondary school. These activities concern the Mu.S.A. (Must See Advisor) Project, a cultural heritage booster aiming at giving visibility to less known sites - as potential tourism destinations - by valuing knowledge from selected communities.
Digital Exhibitions, a Powerful Tool for Cultural Institutions Audience Development - The Athenaplus-supported International Working Group on Digital Exhibitions
(IEEE, 2015) Francesco, Giuliana De; Hagedorn-Saupe, Monika; Natale, Maria Teresa; Schweibenz, Werner; Gabriele Guidi and Roberto Scopigno and Juan Barceló
An international expert group is studying digital exhibitions from the perspective of cultural institutions, as means to reach out to virtual audiences through quality and attractive cultural content. The group's work is based on the state-of-art of research in the field and aims at providing cultural institutions with guidance, sets of resources and other practical tools.

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