Advanced Technology for Cultural Heritage and Digital Humanities

Dear Colleagues,

The integration of technology into cultural heritage and digital humanities represents a paradigm shift in the way that we document, conserve, analyze, and interpret historical and cultural artifacts. We are interested in papers that explore innovative applications, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks related to advanced technology in these fields.

One application of technology for the dissemination and preservation of cultural heritage is virtual tours. These tours can vary in type, being created with advanced scanners and software or with more accessible technologies like 360° cameras. Virtual tours can be experienced in a fully immersive manner, even with haptic systems that go beyond visual engagement, or simply made accessible to the general public through a smartphone screen and a web link.

We seek diverse perspectives on the use of 3D surveying, modeling, printing, and visualization in the documentation, preservation, restoration, and study of cultural heritage. We are particularly interested in innovative applications of virtual and augmented reality for creating interactive and educational experiences. Furthermore, we encourage discussions on the development of open access digital archives and platforms for sharing cultural heritage data, as well as the integration of artificial intelligence.

Dr. Cecile Meier
Dr. Jose Luis Saorin
Guest Editors

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