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The Ghost in The Machine: Digital Stylization and Expressive Re-Materialization of Ancient Ceramics

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This paper proposes a new perspective on the role of computers in the re-materialization of ancient artifacts, highlighting issues of conservation, self-expression, and authorship in creative processes. Specifically, our approach allows all of the creative spirits (i.e., creative agencies) taking part in the making process---from the ancient makers, to the digital craftsperson, to the making machine itself---to be represented in the final outcome. The paper explores the evolution of our technique through three projects that rely on both digital and traditional making practices. We introduce the notion of a digital spirit, which allows for a holistic and respectful integration of diverse making agencies in a unified hybrid practice.

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    Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques  Volume 5, Issue 4
    September 2022
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