Met Introduces Hi-Def 3D Scans of Dozens of Historical Art Objects
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- #Cultural Heritage Technology
- #Digital Art Access
- The Met's Open Access Initiative and similar programs provide global digital access to museum collections, though 2D images often lack textural and structural details.
- To address these limitations, The Met has released high-definition 3D scans of nearly 140 significant objects, allowing viewers to examine details like brushstrokes and reverse sides from any angle.
- These scans, produced with technical precision and in collaboration with NHK, serve as research-grade tools and will continue to be added to the online library, enhancing access to artifacts ranging from the Temple of Dendur to medieval pottery.