The new technology converts paintings into holograms, giving life to art

Artists always look for new ways to create and express themselves. A growing trend is the use of multiple layers of transparent materials, such as plexiglass, to create paintings that have real depth, transforming two -dimensional images into three -dimensional illusions that feel more realistic and realistic. But can these works in layers be even more immersive?

A new study, published in Royal Society Open ScienceAnswer this question demonstrating a novel process to transform a multilayer acrylic paint into a whole color three -dimensional hologram. In addition to offering a surprising way of experiencing art, this technique provides a novel method to preserve and reproduce valuable works.

The researchers used a tiger painting entitled “Taxonomy test 1” by the famous Colombian artist Yosman Botero. He created the work of art painting in acrylic in nine transparent layers of Plexiglaás.

To start the process, the research team digitized the work of art taking high -resolution photos of each layer. Then, the digital layers imported in a 3D computer graphics program and they carefully fixed them so that they coincide with the spatial relationships of the original piece. Next, a virtual camera system took thousands of snapshots, capturing a 60 degree visualization arc of the digital version of the paint. Finally, these images were fed in a chimera holoopress, which encoded the data to produce a full color hologram on a silver halide plate.

“We demonstrate that multicapa transparent works of art can be translated into full -pair of full parallage color using holostereosynthesis and a chimera holoopress. The developed process retains the spatial and aesthetic qualities of the original work of art,” the researchers wrote in their article.

The combination of traditional art with advanced optical technology has a series of valuable benefits. Museums and galleries could use this technology to show holograms of works of art, allowing visitors to see them and experience them in a new and different way, making art more accessible and attractive.

An advantage for places is that holographic pieces exceed the space limitations of the largest pieces. It also offers a new way of preserving multicapa works of art, which can be difficult to keep in pristine conditions because each layer reacts differently to environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.

Scientists also say they are carrying out a long tradition that began in the Renaissance by using technology to “reinvent perception.” During the Renaissance, artists such as Filippo Brunelleschi used a linear perspective to create the illusion of depth. This new approach continues that legacy by using holography to create an even more convincing three -dimensional experience.

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