The DiGA Project—Digitization of Gandhāran Artefacts – Part 2
In my last post, I discussed the DiGA project with two of its members – Dr Jessie Pons, project leader, … Continue reading The DiGA Project—Digitization of Gandhāran Artefacts – Part 2
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The DiGA Project—Digitization of Gandhāran Artefacts: An Interview with Jessie Pons and Cristiano Moscatelli (Part 1)
In the field of Buddhist art, recent years have seen more and more digitization projects that center around the art … Continue reading The DiGA Project—Digitization of Gandhāran Artefacts: An Interview with Jessie Pons and Cristiano Moscatelli (Part 1)
AI, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks: Friends or Foes in the Historical Investigation?
When AI image generator services were opened to the public on the vast web in 2021, they quickly became viral … Continue reading AI, Machine Learning, and Neural Networks: Friends or Foes in the Historical Investigation?
Digital Architecture in Dunhuang—and beyond: an interview with Dr Zhenru Zhou
In this post, I continue my exploration of digital reconstructions in Asian art historical practice. I virtually sat down for … Continue reading Digital Architecture in Dunhuang—and beyond: an interview with Dr Zhenru Zhou
Procreate and the power of visualization tools
Reconstruction has always been part of the practice of art historians, archaeologists, and artists. Even as far back as the … Continue reading Procreate and the power of visualization tools
Old Maps Online: mapping sites and siting maps
After my recent deep dive into Toyo Bunko, in this post I will talk about another great digital tool for … Continue reading Old Maps Online: mapping sites and siting maps
The Toyo Bunko Archive: a source of joy and torment
As promised previously, in this post I am leading you in a deep dive into a major digital archive I … Continue reading The Toyo Bunko Archive: a source of joy and torment
Digital resources for the study of Buddhist Art in Central Asia: a general overview
When it comes to Buddhist studies, the number of online resources can feel very overwhelming – from the thousands of … Continue reading Digital resources for the study of Buddhist Art in Central Asia: a general overview
The Digital Orientalist 