Cultural Heritage Preservation Using Constructive Shape Modeling

Issues of digital preservation of shapes and internal structures of historical cultural objects are discussed. An overview of existing approaches to digital preservation related to shape modeling is presented and corresponding problems are considered. We propose a new digital preservation paradigm based on both constructive modeling reflecting the logical structure of the objects and open standards and procedures. Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG) and Function Representation (FRep) are examined and practically applied as mathematical representations producing compressed yet precise data structures, thus providing inter-operability between current and future computer platforms crucial to archiving. Examples of CSG reconstruction of historical temples and FRep modeling of traditional lacquer ware are given. We examine the application of fitting of a parameterized FRep model to a cloud of data points as a step towards automation of the modeling process. Virtual venues for public access t...

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2004
• Where: CGF
• Authors: Carl Vilbrandt, Galina Pasko, Alexander A. Pasko, Pierre-Alain Fayolle, Turlif Vilbrandt, Janet R. Goodwin, James M. Goodwin, Tosiyasu L. Kunii
• Keywords: CGF 2004, Cultural Heritage, Digital Preservation, Historical Cultural Objects