In this presentation, Senior Photographer for the Bodleian Libraries John Barrett explores what happens when high-resolution 3D recording technologies are focused on the material culture of books. ARCHiOx (Analysis and Recording of Cultural Heritage in Oxford) is a project which uses exciting new imaging technology, conceived of by the Factum Foundation, and has been successful in assisting with academic research and in revealing many incredible discoveries. Recordings of copper printing plates, Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, maps, High Renaissance drawings, paintings and medieval manuscripts will all be explored and discussed.

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