Digital Recreation of Dante Alighieri's Face
Scientists have digitally recreated the face of Dante Alighieri, the iconic writer behind the Divine Comedy, using his skull, revealing a tormented man who was embittered by exile. The project also highlighted his larger-than-average skull and his significant influence on world literature and language.
Key Points
- Dante Alighieri's face digitally recreated using his skull
- Revealed a tormented man embittered by exile
- Highlighted his larger-than-average skull and genius intellect
- Project published in the 3D computer graphics journal OrtogOnLineMag
Pros
- Reveals the true appearance of Dante Alighieri after more than 700 years
- Provides a tribute to the iconic writer's legacy and influence
Cons
- Some subjective elements involved in the facial approximation