Rediscovery of the shape of artistic artefacts from moulds: tools and methods for 3D archive implementation

In this paper we illustrate three-dimensional laser scanning recognition of models from plaster moulds. The activity arises from the need to categorize and classify moulds according to sculptural structures made from them. In this perspective 3D laser scanning acquisition, reconstruction and subsequent reassembly of complete models, is an optimal solution for the immediate creation of a digital archive which can be organized and managed efficiently in a Database Management System. A simple identification of moulds referring to the same model is possible provided that these moulds are labelled with an automatic readable identification code (Quick Response Code).