3D Research’s contribution to the Codex4D project

3D Research’s contribution to the Web App and website of: “Codex4D: a four-dimensional journey into the manuscript”

The presentation event of the project “Codex4D: a four-dimensional journey into the manuscript” at the Biblioteca Angelica in Rome, held on November 22nd, featured the participation of distinguished experts in the field, including Eva Pietroni, Project Coordinator at the Institute of Heritage Science – CNR, Fulvio Mercuri, Head of the Unit at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and Umberto D’Angelo, Director of the Biblioteca Angelica.

Codex4D aims to offer the public an extraordinary opportunity to explore the world of ancient manuscripts through advanced visualization technologies.

Visitors now have access to interactive stations at the Biblioteca Angelica, where they can experience the 3D Web App and navigate the website that 3D Research helped to develop for Codex4D.

At the heart of the project is the creation of a virtual model that integrates both the visible and invisible elements of ancient manuscripts, using advanced techniques such as photogrammetry, thermography, and reflectography. The research team collected data from the surface and subsurface of the manuscripts, enabling exploration of their structure in four dimensions.

The installation offers several ways of experiencing the 4D model, including, as mentioned, the use of a 3D Web App for scientific visualization and a holographic showcase designed for museums, which allows visitors to interact in an exciting way with the ancient codex.

The project represents a step forward in the enhancement of cultural heritage and makes it possible to create a unique experience with the ancient codex—understanding its meanings, materials, and state of preservation.

In this way, the public is offered a new perspective to explore and understand the hidden treasures of ancient manuscripts through the lens of technological innovation.