DETERMINING THE FRAMEWORK FOR ŽIŽKA MONUMENT 3D REPRODUCTION

Abstract

In this research the development of the framework for 3D interpretation of Plečnik’s Žižka Monument is presented. Jože Plečnik was a very known Slovenian architect, that design many personal, public and sacral buildings, mainly in Ljubljana, Wien and Prague. The design of Jan Žižka (Czech commander-in-chief) monument was never realised and was therefore a subject of the research of Plečnik’s specialists. The features of the monument can be, according to their shape, topology and level of details, basically divided in two parts, i.e. 1. architectural part that is chalice-like stage and 2. eight human and one animal (horse) models that are more organic and highly detailed. The experimental part presents a framework for the inventory of available documentation that were collected and categorised, processed and selected with the purpose of further procedures. After the examination and the analysis of the documentation, the next step of determination and extraction of graphic, artistic and stylistic information from the documents were performed and implemented in 3D models of architectural and sculptural part. The research included also preparation of the models, 3D printing, assembly and finishing. The last phases of the framework were defined as exhibition, promotion and evaluation. In the results the overall framework for the creation and construction of 3D interpretation is presented and estimated.