Cultural Heritage, Spatial, Spectral, 3D
he interdisciplinary ‘Colour and Space in Cultural Heritage' brings together some 217 researchers from 27 countries. We represent a wide range of backgrounds, specialisms and discrete research interests. We also have much in common. We appreciate the beauty of art and significance of cultural heritage. We believe in the best possible documentation of artefacts as an essential means to their conservation and preservation, study and education. The accurate measurement of colour and shape is a critical, yet by no means trivial part of 3D documentation. In COSCH, specialists in optical and imaging technologies collaborate with a community of users representing a wide range of application areas. We are determined to reach a common understanding of current needs and possibilities. We work towards a conceptual, scientific, technical and procedural consensus in defining best standards in heritage documentation.