Surveying and Comparing the Arco Dei Gavi and its Historical Wooden Maquette

Authors

  • Francesco Guerra Università IUAV di Venezia, SdL Laboratorio di fotogrammetria, Italia
  • Paolo Vernier Università IUAV di Venezia, SdL Laboratorio di fotogrammetria, Italia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/gi.6.42

Keywords:

laser scanning, 3D modelling, digital photogrammetry, cultural heritage, virtual anastylosis, preservation, documentation.

Abstract

Actually geometrics’ science offers new opportunities and interesting applications in the field of Cultural Heritage. These applications are strictly related to preservation, restoration but even to cataloging and reproducing a monument that no longer has its original integrity.  The possibility of obtaining 3D data, of such a model close to reality, enables us to realize studies that sometimes are too complex or impossible. The paper will describe the study of a monumental arch, the Arco dei Gavi, built in Verona during the I sec. A.C., that was destroyed in 1805 by the Napoleonic army, and its wooden model that was realized in 1813 and it has a very important role concerning the monument’s reconstruction. The purpose is to realize two threedimensional models which can be comparable to each other, two models with recognizable differences, similarities and discontinuities about shapes and single elements that compose the monument. It should also be noted that some original parts of the monument have not been relocated but are badly preserved in a museum: the 3D digital model helps to identify these parts in their original location. The main steps of the work can be summarized in: collecting the historical documentation of Arco dei Gavi and its representations; identifying proper instruments (laser scanning and photogrammetric hardware and software); surveying the Arch and its wooden model; identifying a unique and shared reference system; comparing both digital models related to the same scale; choosing a three-dimensional representation to emphasize the results; reallocation of outstanding pieces (virtual anastylosis).

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2011-12-21

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