Reviving Cultural Heritage in a Virtual Reality Environment: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and 3D Modeling | ||||
| International Design Journal | ||||
| Article 24, Volume 15, Issue 5 - Serial Number 68, September and October 2025, Page 333-337 PDF (557.32 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/idj.2025.391768.1349 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Sara A.Abdoh A. Abdoh  
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| Department of Sculpture, Architectural Formation and Restoration, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University. | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Artificial intelligence plays a pivotal role in preserving cultural heritage, including both tangible (physical artifacts) and intangible elements inherited from past generations through the use of 3D modeling techniques, digital preservation, and documentation of heritage objects in virtual environments. It also supports tasks such as digital restoration. Recently, we have witnessed the development of numerous AI programs capable of transforming two-dimensional images into three-dimensional models within virtual reality. Despite the significant contributions AI has made to the fields of art and heritage, the debate over the relationship between humans and machines continues. Many questions are being raised about the future of artists, designers, and restorers in light of this rapid development. However, there is general agreement that artificial intelligence is an effective tool in the modern era capable of completing many tasks efficiently, saving time, reducing material waste, achieving more accurate results, and even contributing to sustainability. This research paper explores how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the application of 3D modeling in heritage conservation, while also highlighting the current challenges facing the field. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Artificial Intelligence; 3D Modeling; Cultural Heritage; Digital Sculpture; Virtual Reality | ||||
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