There was a time when you could get yourself a copy of some of the iconic sculptures that would line art museums in the past. In fact, it was a standard in the 19th century, but it died down as technology changed and things were harder to reproduce. However, technology has come around again and it can definitely produce an incredible and beautiful iconic work in full 3D with the latest printers. Some have even already started with the creation of The Venus de Milo and Winged Victory.
For Home Use
The designs were uploaded online and anyone with a 3D printer could get their hands on this, and nearly 14,000 people have already jumped on board to get it done. Published by Cosmo Wenman out of California, he has been able to bring to life something that was somewhat forgotten in the art and consumer world. The goal here was to create something that you could not get in a museum, and that’s the art piece. As collectors and consumers pine to have works of art in their home, this becomes a great solution that will combine that longing into something tangible that anyone can get their hands on. You cannot go into a museum and ask to purchase some of the icons on display, but if you have 3D printer, here is your shot at having one in your home.
The Price Tag
What may be perhaps most interesting is that the scans are copyright-free and you don’t have to pay for the published designs. Artists can break things up, create new works, or just keep things as is. For art lovers, don’t worry, this was not taken from the originals or harmed in any way. The scans have been stated to have been followed through the many works of reproduction that were made by plaster artists. When the practice faded, many were not sold, and some were even destroyed.
Copyright
The one thing that definitely is interesting is the fact that the artist this time around, received permission to scan the art piece by piece, and compose everything to create this. As such, this is not a fast paced work of art, it took weeks to get just right for the rendering through a 3D model. The data found will get published through other works according to Wenman. As for now, if you get your hands on a 3D model, you too could have an exquisite work of master art.
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