Metropolitan Museum of Art Publishes Digital 3D Models of 140 Historical Artifacts
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has launched an online collection featuring detailed three-dimensional scans of 140 significant artworks and artifacts. This digital archive, created in collaboration with Japanese broadcaster NHK, allows users to examine items like ancient Egyptian sarcophagi, Vincent van Gogh's paintings, and marble sculptures through interactive viewing and augmented reality. The initiative aims to provide unprecedented public access to cultural treasures for educational and research purposes.
Key facts
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art released 140 high-definition 3D scans of artworks
- The digital collection includes items from various periods and cultures, such as ancient Egyptian artifacts and European paintings
- Users can explore models through zoom, rotation, and augmented reality features on compatible devices
Entities
Artists
- Vincent van Gogh
- Kano Sansetsu
- Suzuki Kiitsu
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- NHK
Locations
- New York
- Japan