THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE
This work presents the results of a geomatic survey conducted on the Anatomical Machines within the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, Italy. These anatomical artifacts have the unique characteristics of being upright standing skeletons with nearly intact circulatory systems. Previous research revealed tha...
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| author | S. Del Pizzo F. Di Ciaccio S. Gaglione F. M. Galassi F. M. Galassi V. Papa V. Papa E. Varotto E. Varotto E. Varotto S. Troisi |
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| description | This work presents the results of a geomatic survey conducted on the Anatomical Machines within the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, Italy. These anatomical artifacts have the unique characteristics of being upright standing skeletons with nearly intact circulatory systems. Previous research revealed that the intricate vascular systems, once believed to be natural, are instead elaborate reconstructions made using materials such as beeswax and dyes.<br />In response to the lack of metric data of these models, a series of geomatic surveys has been conducted to create the Machines’ 3D models. This study discusses the theoretical and practical challenges associated with surveying these complex and fragile artifacts, emphasising the need for accurate extraction techniques to overcome the limitations imposed by the wooden cases in which they are encased. Two distinct approaches were used: a photogrammetric reconstruction and a laser scanning survey to overcome some logistical difficulties encountered. Despite the challenges, the 3D models' analysis gave satisfactory results.<br />This work addresses the palaeopathological and anatomical questions related to the Anatomical Machines by leveraging non-invasive geomatic methodologies, shedding light on the complexities of surveying historically significant artifacts and aiming at further establishing a valuable foundation for improving these modelling techniques. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-73a4583db6214433981d686a276d8ddf2024-02-14T23:01:15ZengCopernicus PublicationsThe International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences1682-17502194-90342024-02-01XLVIII-2-W4-202417317910.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-2-W4-2024-173-2024THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGES. Del Pizzo0F. Di Ciaccio1S. Gaglione2F. M. Galassi3F. M. Galassi4V. Papa5V. Papa6E. Varotto7E. Varotto8E. Varotto9S. Troisi10Dept. of Science and Technologies, Parthenope University of Naples, ItalyDept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DICEA), University of Florence, ItalyDept. of Science and Technologies, Parthenope University of Naples, ItalyDept. of Anthropology, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, PolandFAPAB Research Center, Avola SR, Sicily, ItalyFAPAB Research Center, Avola SR, Sicily, ItalyDept. of Economics, Law, Cybersecurity, and Sports Sciences Parthenope University of Naples, ItalyFAPAB Research Center, Avola SR, Sicily, ItalyDepartment of Humanities (DISUM), University of Catania, Catania, ItalyArchaeology, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaDept. of Science and Technologies, Parthenope University of Naples, ItalyThis work presents the results of a geomatic survey conducted on the Anatomical Machines within the Sansevero Chapel in Naples, Italy. These anatomical artifacts have the unique characteristics of being upright standing skeletons with nearly intact circulatory systems. Previous research revealed that the intricate vascular systems, once believed to be natural, are instead elaborate reconstructions made using materials such as beeswax and dyes.<br />In response to the lack of metric data of these models, a series of geomatic surveys has been conducted to create the Machines’ 3D models. This study discusses the theoretical and practical challenges associated with surveying these complex and fragile artifacts, emphasising the need for accurate extraction techniques to overcome the limitations imposed by the wooden cases in which they are encased. Two distinct approaches were used: a photogrammetric reconstruction and a laser scanning survey to overcome some logistical difficulties encountered. Despite the challenges, the 3D models' analysis gave satisfactory results.<br />This work addresses the palaeopathological and anatomical questions related to the Anatomical Machines by leveraging non-invasive geomatic methodologies, shedding light on the complexities of surveying historically significant artifacts and aiming at further establishing a valuable foundation for improving these modelling techniques.https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-2-W4-2024/173/2024/isprs-archives-XLVIII-2-W4-2024-173-2024.pdf |
| spellingShingle | S. Del Pizzo F. Di Ciaccio S. Gaglione F. M. Galassi F. M. Galassi V. Papa V. Papa E. Varotto E. Varotto E. Varotto S. Troisi THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences |
| title | THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE |
| title_full | THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE |
| title_fullStr | THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE |
| title_full_unstemmed | THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE |
| title_short | THE 3D RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SANSEVERO CHAPEL ANATOMICAL MACHINES: A GEOMATICS CHALLENGE |
| title_sort | 3d reconstruction of the sansevero chapel anatomical machines a geomatics challenge |
| url | https://isprs-archives.copernicus.org/articles/XLVIII-2-W4-2024/173/2024/isprs-archives-XLVIII-2-W4-2024-173-2024.pdf |
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