Arius Technology has announced a cultural heritage project with the Municipality of Sansepolcro, Italy, to digitize the Renaissance fresco 'The Resurrection' by Piero della Francesca. The project involves using Arius's proprietary ultra-high-resolution 3D scanning technology to create conservation-grade digital records of the centuries-old artwork, which is housed in the Museo Civico 'Piero della Francesca.'
The scanning process will capture surface texture and color with precision down to 10 microns, creating highly detailed digital records known as ADMF™. This technology captures both 3D surface geometry and color, producing data-rich files that can serve multiple purposes including conservation analysis, museum-grade reproductions, and digital storage. According to Paul Lindahl, CEO of Arius Technology, this approach ensures the artwork's legacy is preserved and made accessible in the digital realm.
This partnership marks the first adoption of Arius's technology by an Italian institution, positioning Sansepolcro at the forefront of digital art preservation. The project addresses the particular vulnerability of frescoes to environmental and structural degradation, offering a solution for long-term preservation. The digital files created through this process can be stored on blockchain technology, providing additional security and immutability for these cultural assets.
Fabrizio Innocenti, Mayor of Sansepolcro, emphasized the importance of this collaboration for enhancing the town's artistic heritage through cutting-edge technology. The digitization initiative aligns with broader efforts by Arius Technology to collaborate with cultural institutions worldwide, bridging art history, technology, and public engagement. The company's technology, originally developed to scan the Mona Lisa, has evolved to provide what they describe as an immutable bridge between physical and digital worlds.
The implications of this project extend beyond preservation to include enhanced accessibility for research, education, and public engagement with cultural heritage. By creating detailed digital records, institutions can facilitate study while minimizing physical handling of fragile artworks. This approach represents a shift in how cultural institutions manage and share their collections in the digital age, potentially setting new standards for art conservation and accessibility. For more information about Arius Technology's work, visit https://www.ariustechnology.com.
