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This proposal aims to study the possibility of using virtual reality technologies in preserving movable heritage to create a virtual experience for unrestored artefacts, as the world is witnessing development, especially in the performance of computers with the advent of image processing and pattern recognition techniques. This research seeks to explore the possibilities of experiences. Virtual reality solves many problems. Therefore, this study aims to find a solution to collect, complete and reconstruct artefacts based on the edges of the artefact to achieve high accuracy in the shortest time .
Significance of the Research:
1. Documentation and Preservation: VR technology offers an innovative and immersive way to document and preserve movable heritage objects digitally. By creating highly detailed 3D models and virtual environments. 2. Accessibility and Dissemination: VR can make movable heritage objects enabling remote study and appreciation of cultural artifacts without the need for physical proximity or handling. 3. Interactive Learning and Interpretation: Users can explore, manipulate, and examine virtual objects from various angles and perspectives, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the artifacts' historical, cultural, and artistic significance. 4. Conservation and Restoration Simulations: VR simulations can be used to test and experiment with different conservation and restoration techniques without risking damage to the actual objects. 5. Training and Skill Development: VR applications can be employed as training tools for conservators and museum professionals. 6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The development and implementation of VR in movable heritage conservation often require collaboration among various disciplines, including conservation science, computer science, and engineering, archaeology, and art history. 7. Advancement of Digital Heritage: The integration of VR in movable heritage conservation contributes to the broader field of digital heritage.
Methodology:
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has emerged as a powerful tool in the field of movable heritage conservation, contributing significantly to the broader realm of digital heritage. The methodology of utilizing VR in this context offers several advantages and applications that enhance our ability to preserve and disseminate cultural heritage.
Digital Documentation and Visualization: VR allows for the creation of highly accurate and immersive 3D models of movable heritage objects, such as artworks, artifacts, and archaeological finds. These digital replicas can be captured and preserved in great detail, ensuring that the physical objects are safeguarded against potential damage or deterioration over time.
Interactive Exploration: By leveraging VR technology, researchers, conservators, and the general public can virtually interact with and explore movable heritage objects in a highly engaging and intuitive manner. This interactive experience facilitates a deeper understanding and appreciation of the cultural significance and historical context of these objects.
Virtual Reconstruction: In cases where movable heritage objects are fragmented or damaged, VR enables researchers to virtually reconstruct and visualize their original form or recreate missing components based on available data and scholarly interpretations. This capability is particularly valuable for objects that cannot be physically restored or reassembled.
Remote Collaboration and Access: VR platforms allow for remote collaboration among researchers, conservators, and experts from different locations, enabling them to virtually examine and discuss movable heritage objects without the need for physical access or transportation. This accessibility enhances knowledge sharing and facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations.
1. Educational and Public Outreach: VR provides an immersive and engaging way to educate the public about movable heritage objects and their cultural significance. Virtual exhibitions and interactive experiences can be developed, allowing broader audiences to appreciate and connect with these cultural treasures, even if they cannot physically visit the institutions housing them. 2. Risk Mitigation and Conservation Planning: By creating digital models and simulations, VR enables conservators to assess and plan conservation strategies for movable heritage objects without risking damage to the physical artifacts. Virtual simulations can be used to test various conservation techniques and materials before implementing them on the actual objects. 3. The methodology of VR in movable heritage conservation contributes to the broader field of digital heritage by enabling innovative approaches to documentation, interpretation, and dissemination of cultural heritage. It fosters interdisciplinary collaborations, enhances accessibility, and promotes public engagement, ultimately advancing our understanding and preservation of cultural heritage on a global scale. 4. Case Studies: Examine case studies of successful implementations of VR in the conservation of movable heritage objects
