OSK Summer School: Digital reconstruction in Art History
Digital reconstruction in Art History
Dates: August 26-30, 2024
Location: Naarden/ Grote Kerk
Credits: 6 EC, to receive after delivering a successful paper and participation. Students have to check with their home university themselves whether the transfer of credits for this course is accepted. OSK will provide a testimonial of work load and EC.
Instruction language: English
Convenors: Dr. Sanne Frequin, UU; Prof. dr. Sven Dupré UU/UvA; Prof. dr. Ella Hendriks, UvA; Dr. Carlos Bayod, Gabriel Scarpa, Factum Foundation; other lecturers t.b.a.
Coordination: OSK (osk-fgw@uva.nl)
Registrations are open until 15 April.
Digital research methods have become essential in contemporary art history. This summer school focuses on the digital recording of heritage, a crucial aspect of these methods. Its main objective is to familiarize students with techniques and methodologies used in digital preservation and virtual reconstruction. Through demonstrations, practical exercises, and discussions of recent literature, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how digital conservation contributes to a deeper comprehension of artworks and cultural heritage.
The workshop, organized by OSK in collaboration with, Utrecht University (UU), the University of Amsterdam (UvA), Factum Foundation and ###, will introduce students to specific 2D and 3D digitization techniques and the fundamental theory behind their application. The training program follows a hands-on approach, allowing participants to learn directly from experts in the field. They will have the opportunity to work on a real scanning project, the painted barrel vault of the Grote Kerk in Naarden, producing valuable data for further research, virtual restoration, and exhibition purposes.
The course consists of theory sessions, covering general concepts and strategies of digital preservation and reconstruction, and practical recording sessions, where participants will gain practical experience with different 2D and 3D systems. Under the guidance of experts, participants will learn the basics of operating various recording systems, such as photogrammetry for detailed information capture and LiDAR 3D scanning for accurate data collection of interior and exterior spaces.
By combining theory, practical exercises, and object-led sessions, the course ensures that students from various disciplines, including medieval, early modern, modern and contemporary art, architectural studies, design, applied arts, museum studies, art theory, and technical art history, are familiarized with recent approaches and concepts in digital art history. This inclusive approach allows participants to develop a well-rounded understanding of digital preservation and its implications for research in art and cultural heritage.
No prior experience is required to attend the workshop, as all necessary equipment and software will be provided. This course offers a unique opportunity for participants to gain practical skills, exchange knowledge with experts, and contribute to the growing field of digital preservation in art history.