This has been a very interesting project, my group is not finished yet but, we have taken photos of the object and begun the modeling process. The tasks we have done so far have made me think very differently about art and have given me many questions and insights.
How does attempting to model an object compare to simply viewing one in an exhibition?
When viewing an object in an exhibition, you may only look at it from a few different viewpoints. However, when preparing to model the art pieces for this assignment, we had to take pictures from multiple different views and angles. Additionally, I noticed a lot more detail as we had to take pictures very close to the art pieces.
Does the process of photogrammetry encourage close looking and attention to details you might otherwise have ignored?
As mentioned earlier, I noticed more details modeling the object than I would have if I was simply viewing it. The process helped me to realize how much detail I would not pay attention to or even notice, such as texture and shape.
Does engaging with objects in this way make you more curious about this (and/or other) things, as well as the stories they can tell?
Engaging with the objects made me question what elements of art are usually missed by most observers. I also think these elements can tell another story or give more insight about the art pieces.
How does moving from passive observer to active modeler change your thinking on communicating about art and history to various publics?
Switching from a passive observer to an active modeler has taught me how different methods of digital visualizations can make the viewing more interesting for viewers and as a result, allow you to communicate more about the art pieces than traditional in-person viewing.
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In taking the pictures for my group, I also noticed myself paying attention to certain details of the construction of the artifact, such as the material it was made out of and the markings that decorated the figure. I also found myself wanting to learn more about the object’s origin and the meaning behind it. I most likely would not be thinking about these topics to this extent if I were just viewing the object through a glass case in a museum exhibition.
Maybe mention more details, for example, how the textures and shapes combine, that you noticed during the photo-taking process will be better. In all, your answers to the questions are somewhat vague.
Hi Adam, first of all, I just wanted to mention that I really like the format of your blog post. The inclusion of the questions you’re answering in bold makes it really easy to look at and understand. Second, I totally agree with what you mean when you said that you noticed a lot more about the texture and shape of your object because of the process of taking pictures of it. I noticed a lot of little details that I definitely would have missed if I were just viewing my object in a museum exhibit.