Survey and representation of vaults and cupolas: An overview on some relevant Italian UNESCO sites

A groundbreaking approach to documenting and representing vaulted structures in Italian UNESCO World Heritage Sites has emerged, offering solutions for challenges in color texture mapping, virtual reconstruction of collapsed domes, and textured mesh development. The research demonstrates how Structure from Motion applications can be converted into maps that represent complex BRDF behaviors, providing a robust method for analyzing heterogeneous surfaces. Additionally, it introduces an integrated technique for virtually reconstructing partially collapsed ancient cupolas, addressing the complexities of historical preservation. The study also presents a novel method for developing textured meshes representing octagonal frescoed domes, contributing significantly to the field of digital documentation and virtual reconstruction of architectural heritage.

Cipriani, L., Fantini, F., & Bertacchi, S. (2014). Survey and representation of vaults and cupolas: An overview on some relevant Italian UNESCO sites. 2014 International Conference on Virtual Systems & Multimedia (VSMM), 50–57. https://doi.org/10.1109/vsmm.2014.7136682