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Description
The Cizer church, built by Horea (Vasile Ursu Nicola, 1731-1785), located in the Romulus Vuia National Ethnographic Park, the open-air section of the Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography, was restored within the project "Restoration-preservation and putting into value of the Cizer and Petrind churches "funded by the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2017, carried out by the Cluj County Council in partnership with the Transylvanian Ethnographic Museum and the Northern Urban Design Association. The present project will lead to a higher level of valorisation of this monument through the innovative techniques of virtual reality, for a thorough exploration of the painting, structure and techniques of construction as well as for the recovery and exhibition of the original inventory of the monument. The specific objectives of the project are: documenting the techniques of the virtual reality of the church in Cizer and presenting it in an innovative exhibition that will be organized in the Pavilion of the Museum (Reduta Palace); restoration and preservation of 57 movable cultural goods related to the history of the target; dissemination of project results. The project has innovative character and model value by promoting a defining objective for Romania''s cultural heritage, the images realized within the project having a high degree of detail according to the virtual visitor''s wish. Project elements can be viewed using the headset located in the Ethnographic Museum of Transylvania, making it possible to see them virtually by all audiences.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the need for preserving and enhancing access to cultural heritage through modern digital technologies. The Cizer church and its associated inventory of cultural goods required digitization, restoration, and conservation to prevent deterioration and ensure their long-term accessibility. Additionally, there was a need to improve the professional skills of those involved in cultural heritage management and digital preservation.
The project undertook the digitization and virtual reality exposure of the Cizer church, located in the National Ethnographic Park “Romulus Vuia” in Cluj-Napoca, an open-air section of the Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography. It also included the digitization, restoration, and conservation of 57 cultural goods from the museum''s collections, which were part of the church''s inventory. Furthermore, the project provided professional development opportunities for 35 individuals, enhancing their expertise in heritage preservation and digital techniques.
The project resulted in the preservation and increased accessibility of an important cultural heritage site and its associated artifacts. Through virtual reality, the Cizer church became more widely available to the public, offering an immersive educational experience. The restoration and conservation of 57 cultural goods ensured their longevity and continued exhibition. Additionally, 35 professionals benefited from training, equipping them with valuable skills in digital preservation and cultural heritage management, ultimately strengthening the sector''s capacity to safeguard historical artifacts.
Summary of bilateral results
The donor project partner was involved in the professional training activity and the design of the innovative exhibition.