Apply Three Dimensions Scanner for Fine Art Conservation

Abstract

The arms of this research are to study the technique of 3D scanner for applying in the conservation of fine art which there are two objectives; the first objective is to study the technique of 3D scanner for using in the conservation of fine art, and the second objective is to get better understanding the benefits or limitation of the application of 3D scanning technology in the conservation of archaeological artifact which is a type of art objects. To reply to these objectives of this study, there is three types of art objects (Pottery, hand axe, and cannon bullet) are selected to scan with a Fuel 3D scanner. This study found that a 3D scanner is an important technology among documentation and analytical technique used for the art object conservation field. The 3D scanner is capable of photography and structural imaging including radiography, computed tomography, colorimetric, and other measurement techniques. Moreover, it is a part of the digital record of art object collection for documentation, archive, research, and publishes accessibility. It isn’t only relatively new, highly precise measurement tools, but the system of the 3D scanner also provides high quality, the high-resolution 3D archive of object‘s surface topography with measurement accuracy to the sub-millimeter level. Additionally, it allows the measurement of the surface geometry, texture, and volume of most objects. Shortly, the 3D scanner is a device that can analyze a real-world object to collect data on its shape. Then, collected data can be used to construct digital three-dimensional models, and it has an important role to document the physical and information of art objects. According to the table of object identification which are listed the main points; title, picture, period, dimension, object type, technique, maker, inscription and making, disfiguring feature, and short description for the inventory of art object, item, or collection in the database of museum work, conservation work, and other relevant works. Among these, there are two points that 3D scanner can help to complete the database which is digital 3D archive, and measurement the dimension of art objects. At the point of “Picture” in the list of object identification, a 3D digital archive is very necessary to complete this point that it is the most significant dimension that can be viewed on all sides of the object scan with high quality. This can be replaced by the photograph which is normally attached in documentation or database archive. In addition, the Fuel 3D scanner is capable to measure the art object with its function during the scanning. This point is very useful because all art objects have to know the dimension when they are listed in a database or document. The capacity of a 3D scanner; measurement of the art object and digital 3D scan are very crucial points which these work can contribute to the fine art conservation work. In conclusion, the 3D scanner is a very good tool for applying in use for art conservation work which its productions are fulfilled the database and inventory work.

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