The use of 3D documentation for investigating archaeological artefacts

Title

The use of 3D documentation for investigating archaeological artefacts

Creator(s)

Pendić, Jugoslav

Molloy, Barry

Editor(s)

Hostettler, Marci

Buhlke, Anja

Drummer, Clara

Emmenegger, Lea

Reich, Johannes

Stäheli, Corinne

Date

2024

Is Part Of

The 3 Dimensions of Digitalised Archaeology: State-of-the-Art, Data Management and Current Challenges in Archaeological 3D-Documentation

Pages

9-26

Language

eng

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Place Published

Cham

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-53032-6_2

Zotero BiDiAr

https://www.zotero.org/groups/5293298/bidiar/items/NKGJM4Y3/item-list

Abstract

While 3D rendering of archaeological features in the field is becoming a standard documentary procedure, in the case of objects it remains less well-integrated as a functional resource, when compared to conventional illustration and photography. This paper examines the current state of the art for 3D data workflows, as used in the study of material culture in archaeology. In doing so, we touch upon the historical-technological background of this mode of documentation and observe its current level of impact on what we may consider normal ways of interacting with archaeological assemblages. We underline how current data-management and production issues diminish potential interoperability across 3D model-making platforms and lead to an escalation in data-storage consumption.

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