Imagine entering a museum and being transported, almost instantly, to the digital ruins of Pompeii (Italy), to the Imperial Museum at Quinta da Boa Vista during the Brazilian Empire, or to any other historical site that no longer resembles what it once was in its prime. With the aid of a virtual reality headset or…
If there’s one question that has followed me since I began my research in Digital Humanities, it’s this: After all, what is a virtual museum for? Many people imagine it’s just an online exhibition — a digital tour with photos of a collection. But that’s not it. A virtual museum can be much more than…
This month marks a decisive step in both academic and professional development within the field of Digital Humanities. As the practical phase of the Master’s program comes to an end, the writing of the dissertation begins, titled: “Agile Management, Inclusion, and Digital Autonomy: A Study Applied to the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage.” The…
In a firm and unwavering stance, with her sword resting calmly on her lap, her bare chest exposed and her eyes blindfolded, the message of Themis is clear: she does not fear Man, nor does she need her weapon to uphold justice. This image, a witness to Brazil’s political history since the early days of…
If there’s one kind of Generative AI that appeals to me even more than those that create images from text prompts, it’s the ones that transform a sketch into defined, colored artwork. Personally, I wouldn’t use them to finalize one of my own pieces, but I’ve found these AIs incredibly useful for defining color composition…