The Met’s new Greek and Roman galleries

Posted on June 25, 2007 by Melissa Worden

The New York Times has published an interactive that puts you inside the Met’s new Greek and Roman galleries. This package is full of some interactive goodies, so plan to spend a little virtual time here.

Hear art critic Michael Kimmelman describe the history of these spaces and why they work while you view panoramic photos of the rooms.

But for the best part (I think), click on the “panoramas of the objects” tab and see the artwork in 3-D space by rotating it around 360 degrees. I’m not sure how they did this, though — all the tutorials I can find require the object sit on a turntable. I’m guessing that wasn’t the case in this situation.

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2 Responses to “The Met’s new Greek and Roman galleries”

gabriel dance on June 26th, 2007 2:07 pm

im glad u enjoyed the piece. there is a permalink available now for this project at http://www.nytimes.com/ref/arts/20070419_MET_GRAPHIC.html

that will allow people who are not times select to view the piece (ie its free).
Melissa Worden on July 5th, 2007 8:34 am

Thanks for the permalink, Gabriel. I’ll replace it in the post.

Any hints on how you did the 3-D rotation, by chance?

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