How does attempting to model an object compare to simply viewing one in an exhibition?
I think attempting to model an object is a lot more complex than simply viewing one in an exhibition because when attempting to model an object, it is extremely important to take pictures of every nook and cranny so that everything is processed in the model. When simply viewing a physical object in-person, you don’t need to examine every corner of the object to understand it. When you attempt to model the object, if you leave any corner undocumented, it will leave holes in the model.
Does the process of photogrammetry encourage close looking and attention to details you might otherwise have ignored?
Yes, I think that the process of photogrammetry encourages us to look very carefully at the object and its fine details because we need to take pictures of all of those fine details in order to model them.
Does engaging with objects in this way make you more curious about these things, as well as the stories they can tell?
I am personally more interested in the horse object that my group is modeling after going through the process of photogrammetry because of the way I was forced to look very closely at the horse object’s features. For example, there are little holes in the horse object near the rear and in its chest which were explained to us as parts of the horse object that were drilled out and tested to check for authenticity.
How does moving from passive observer to active modeler change your thinking on communicating about art and history to various publics?
Moving from passive observer to active modeler has made me gain a lot of respect for the art and history that have been communicated to me in the past because this experience helped me notice all of the intricacies that go into each object. On the other hand, I would personally be interested in learning a lot more about the historical context of the art pieces that have been shown to me instead of the usual focus on the artistic context of the pieces. To explain that a little more, I want to know more about the “why” the object was made instead of the “how” the object was made.
