Museo del Tesoro del Duomo e Archivio Capitolare di Vercelli
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In June 2024, Videntes, a collective comprised of four scholars whose academic training varies from Medieval History, Literature, Art History, and Digital Humanities will collaborate with the Museo del Tesoro e Archivio Capitolare (MTD) in Vercelli, Italy to launch the first Digital Humanities Institute in Vercelli. Beginning June 16th, 2024, fifteen to twenty participants will engage in five days of workshops, lectures, and labs designed around materials held by the Archives and the Museum. The institute will offer unprecedented access to medieval art and archival documents that have shaped the course of medieval and modern learning.
The Museo del Tesoro e Archivio Capitolare (MTD) in Vercelli, Italy preserves a spectacular collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts ranging from a 4th-century Gospel Book, to a 10th-century book of Old English poems, and seven 13th-century scrolls that were likely used in a medieval schoolroom. These objects, their protection, and their continued examination reflect a centuries-long commitment to the production and dissemination of knowledge. Videntes: A Multispectral Imaging Collective was established in 2022 after a successful multispectral imaging (MSI) campaign at the MTD. The campaign resulted in an exciting collaboration of scholars who had previously been working independently on at least one of the seven scrolls mentioned above. As a participant of the Institute, you will learn about the various stages (and tools) of a DH project life cycle, meet like-minded international scholars, and experience a truly collaborative DH team at work.
Collaborators
Dr. Helen Davies (University of Colorado Colorado Springs), Digital Humanities, Multispectral Imaging, Medieval Literature, Manuscript Studies
Dr. Evan Gatti (Elon University), Art History, Museum Studies and Public History
Dr. Heather Wacha (University of Wisconsin), Medieval History, Manuscript Studies, Material Culture, Digital Humanities
Katie Albers-Morris (University of Rochester), Medieval Literature, Digital Humanities, 3D Modeling, Manuscript Studies
Dr. Silvia Faccin (Museo del Tesoro di Vercelli), Chief Curator of Manuscripts and Rare Books, Educational Services
Dr. Sara Minelli (Museo del Tesoro di Vercelli), Chief Museum Curator, Documentation Services, Public Relations
Dr. Gionata Brusa (Museo del Tesoro di Vercelli), Medieval Studies, Medieval Art, Liturgical Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
Pricing
Institute Fees*
$500 / Graduate students and
unaffiliated/contingent scholars.
$700 / Early career scholars and
faculty without institutional
support.
$800 / Senior faculty or faculty
with institutional support.
*Fee includes 5 workshop sessions
and two group hospitality events.
Airfare and accommodations not
included.
DH Institute Schedule
17 June / From Damage to Discovery: MSI and the Vercelli Scrolls
- I: Material Analysis & Document Handling / II: The (Medieval) Liberal Arts
- Intro to MSI
18 June / Ink & Parchment Analysis
- I: Paleography & Codicology / II: Medieval Charts & Diagrams
- ZooMS, XRF, FORS
19 June / 3D Things: Making Space
- I: Virtual Visits and eMuseums / II: Photogrammetry & 3-D Modeling
- Platforms and technology TBD
20 June / Image Processing & “Project” Development
- I: Project Management / II: Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- R-Chive Software; Hoku, IIIF
June 21 / What to do next: Data, Digital Mappa and Public Facing Platforms
- I: Grant writing / II: Accessible Technology
- Digital Mappa, Google Arts & Culture, Exhibit
June 22 / Farewell Session
Videntes. A Multispectral Imaging Collective. 