A symbolic homecoming: 3D digital imaging of Greek vases from the MHNC-UP

Abstract

One of the most interesting Portuguese-German diplomatic relations is associated with the imprisonment of a ship in Lisbon during World War I. Bringing this centenary story, which took place between 1914 and 1927, back to light seemed appropriate due to its strong symbolic charge: some of the pieces contemplated in the events we will soon be remembering are symbolically returning home. The subject is not new, however, as it has already been the subject of a number of publications, including by one of the proponents of this study. But the approach presented here is naturally different, as it falls within one of the themes under discussion at this meeting, 3D digital analysis methods and techniques. This approach has already been considered several times by another of the proponents of this study, one of which included four Greek vases from different productions and periods from the Museum of Natural History and Science of the University of Porto (MHNC-UP) that we will be discussing.