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The Scream Demonstrator from Start to Finish in 60 seconds
This short stop-motion film provides insight into the design process behind a demonstrator for color perception, which involves the iconic painting “The Scream” by Edvard Munch. The demonstrator, titled The ScreamScaper, is a color perception tool that showcases how color perception can extend beyond traditional visual stimuli. By employing innovative sensor technology, the demonstrator translates…
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Color and Transparency in Born Digital Art
Arthur Clay Dario Lanfranconi Chiara Gemma Fedon The Work Group for Born Digital Art within the PERCEIVE project undertook comprehensive studies to delve into the nuances of digital artworks, with a specific focus on color and transparency. The team aimed to understand the unique challenges and opportunities associated with born digital art, particularly in migrating…
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Fraunhofer institute for computer graphics research igd press release
The press release from Fraunhofer IGD, dated March 16, 2023, discusses the PERCEIVE project, funded by the EU, which focuses on reconstructing the original colors of ancient artworks using AI technology. This project aims to enhance the perception, exhibition, and study of these works, helping to simulate how artworks like ancient Greek sculptures and Victorian…
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Toward Creating an Autochrome Demonstrator for Museums
Introduction This report outlines the development process of an Autochrome Demonstrator designed for display in museums. The project aims to serve as an educational tool for discovering and appreciating early colour photography using the Autochrome technique. An integral aspect of the Demonstrator involves the utilization of artificial intelligence to digitally restore Autochromes, enabling viewers to…
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Adaptive Horizons: Navigating Museums in a Post-Pandemic World
Preamble In 2020, museums, like many other public spaces and businesses, faced significant challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When doors to museums were closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, several notable changes and developments occurred. In one of the first ICOM Community Resilience programs, we read: ‘Try to focus on what you are…