La 3D au service de l’observation archéologique et de son illustration scientifique

Sylvie Eusèbe

«Archeologia e Calcolatori» 2014, Supplemento 5, 128-136

Abstract

Full graphic documentation finally seems within reach thanks to virtual 3D models of archaeo¬logical remains derived from digital photogrammetry or laser acquisition. Considered as a “must” in accuracy, precision, completeness and objectivity, digital models may be used independently of studies planned to be made on these media, unlike a traditional survey specific to the individual study in which it is included. If the technology is well developed, we still need to better distinguish between archaeological observations that are made usable with these digital models and those that are not in reference to direct ground studies. Moreover, in excavation reports and archaeological publications, these virtual models lead to the production of 2D images. Their novelty encourages experimentation by using different render¬ings, sometimes to the detriment of the scientific value of these images, which has to be guaranteed as a “classical illustration”.

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