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Description
The Transylvanian Museum of Ethnography (TME) has a heritage of over 100,000 pieces grouped in collections. Between the collections of the institution, a collection of icons on glass is an important place. This collection, comprising over 550 representative pieces for all traditional glass painting schools in Romania. Of these, more than 60 pieces are attributed to the traditional painting schools located on the Sebeş Valley. This project aims to optimize the valorization of glass icons from this area by using innovative virtual reality techniques to fully explore the painting, to make virtual exhibitions, virtual restoration, and use of playful applications. The specific objectives of the project are: to document, using virtual reality techniques, the glass icons from the Sebeş valley and to present them in an innovative exhibition that will be organized in the Pavilion of the Museum (Reduta Palace); restoration and conservation for the display of 66 icons on glass; dissemination of project results. The project has a strong innovative character through the use of digital technology in documenting and promoting some eminently traditional elements such as peasant icons, reference elements for Romania''s cultural heritage.
Summary of project results
The project aimed to address the deterioration of 66 glass icons from the Sebeș Valley, which required restoration and conservation to ensure their long-term preservation. Additionally, there was a need to enhance public engagement with these cultural artifacts through modern digital documentation and innovative exhibition methods.
The project successfully restored and conserved 66 glass icons from the Sebeș Valley, preventing further degradation and ensuring their preservation for future generations. It documented these icons using virtual reality techniques, creating a digital record that enhances accessibility and research opportunities. The project also curated an innovative exhibition, presenting the restored icons in an engaging and modern format for the public.
The project contributed to the safeguarding of an important cultural heritage collection, ensuring the continued appreciation of the 66 glass icons. The use of virtual reality increased accessibility for a wider audience, allowing people to explore the artifacts in an interactive way. The innovative exhibition provided a unique experience for visitors, enriching their understanding of the artistic and historical significance of the glass icons. Heritage professionals, researchers, and the general public all benefited from these efforts, which promoted both cultural preservation and contemporary engagement with historical artifacts.
Summary of bilateral results
The donor project partner was involved in the training activities and project promotion.