Table 8 Challenges in the 3D reconstruction process mentioned by each participant
Painting | Name of the painting | Participant | Academic background | Challenges in the 3D reconstruction process mentioned by the participant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | the western wall murals of Yanshan Temple in Fanzhi, Shanxi (山西繁峙岩山寺西壁壁画) | A | Bachelor student in architecture design with basic knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper modelling, and Chinese architecture theory | • It took more time to model the building volumes without corresponding algorithms. • Much more efficient when there’s already a 3D reconstruction proposal conducted by previous scholars. |
2 | Autumn Scenery of Rivers and Mountains (江山秋色图) | B | Bachelor student in architecture design with basic knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper modelling, and Chinese architecture theory | • It was quite easy for just choosing within the given parameters, while more time was spent on the iteration process of setting the control points/lines for each volume, adjusting relative positions, changing input parameters, in order to get closer to the original painting scenes. • It is difficult to automatically fit the topographical setting shown in the paintings, which requires long-time manual adjustment. |
3 | Delicate Residence at Songdeng (松磴精庐图) | |||
4 | Incense Burning Ceremony (焚香祝圣图) | C | Master student in history with interest in Chinese traditional architecture, and with limited knowledge in Grasshopper modelling and no experience in Rhino modelling without Grasshopper | • Unable to model those building volumes without corresponding algorithms. • The undefined conjunction point modelling varied from different paintings, which the current algorithm is insufficient to address these characteristics and is dependent on manual adjustment. • The algorithms perform better in 3D reconstruction from textual and archaeological information, allowing more comparisons of parameter combinations. |
5 | Palace banquet (乞巧图) | |||
6 | Pictures of Auspicious Omens (中兴瑞应图) | |||
7 | Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flut (胡笳十八拍) | D | Master student in architectural history and theory, with basic knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper modelling | • The most challenging part lies in the comparison of different 3D reconstruction versions. • Especially time-consuming to define the relative sizes of connected volumes, choosing between different Cai, and different values of widths and depth. |
