This thesis explores the integration of advanced digital technologies—virtual reality (VR), photogrammetry, laser scanning, artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification—to reinterpret architectural and cultural heritage through immersive storytelling. Centered on the Gonzaga family of Mantova, renowned for their equestrian legacy, the research employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines historical analysis with cutting-edge digital tools. The case study focuses on the Cortile della Cavallerizza, a courtyard within the Palazzo Ducale of Mantova, originally designed to showcase the family’s prized horses. The narrative framework of the application highlights three key functions of the Gonzaga’s horses—cavalry, ceremonial diplomacy, and diplomatic exchange—reconstructed through narrative-driven VR experiences, enabling users to engage with historical events in ways that would be difficult to achieve in real life. By synthesizing literature research, 3D digitization, and interactive design, the project recreates the spatial and socio-political significance of the site, offering an educational platform that bridges past and present. The VR environment not only preserves the tangible and intangible heritage of the Gonzaga family but also evaluates user engagement through spatial awareness, knowledge retention, and emotional resonance. This work underscores the transformative potential of digital storytelling in cultural heritage, advocating for methodologies that prioritize both historical fidelity and participatory learning. The outcomes demonstrate how immersive technologies can democratize access to heritage, fostering a deeper appreciation of its cultural, artistic, and historical dimensions.
Questa tesi esplora l’integrazione delle tecnologie digitali avanzate—realtà virtuale (VR), fotogrammetria, scansione laser, intelligenza artificiale (AI) e gamification—per reinterpretare il patrimonio architet-tonico e culturale attraverso la narrazione immersiva. Incentrata sulla Gonzaga family di Mantova, celebre per la sua eredità equestre, la ricerca adotta un approccio multidisciplinare che combina l’analisi storica con strumenti digitali all’avanguardia. Il caso di studio si concentra sul Cortile della Cavallerizza, un cortile all’interno del Palazzo Ducale di Mantova, originariamente progettato per esibire i cavalli di pregio della famiglia. Il quadro narrativo dell’applicazione evidenzia tre funzioni chiave dei cavalli dei Gonzaga — cavalleria, diplomazia cerimoniale e scambio diplomatico —, ricostruite attraverso esperienze VR basate sulla narrazione, che consentono agli utenti di interagire con eventi storici in modi difficilmente realizzabili nella vita reale. Attraverso la sintesi della ricerca bibliografica, della digitalizzazione 3D e del design interattivo, il progetto ricrea il significato spaziale e socio-politico del sito, offrendo una piattaforma educativa che collega passato e presente. L’ambiente VR non solo preserva il patrimonio tangibile e intangibile della famiglia Gonzaga, ma valuta anche il coinvolgimento degli utenti attraverso la consapevolezza spaziale, la memorizzazione delle conoscenze e la risonanza emotiva. Questo lavoro sottolinea il potenziale trasformativo della narrazione digitale nel patrimonio culturale, promuovendo metodologie che danno priorità sia alla fedeltà storica che all’apprendimento partecipativo. I risultati dimostrano come le tecnologie immersive possano democratizzare l’accesso al patrimonio, favorendo una comprensione più profonda delle sue dimensioni culturali, artistiche e storiche.
Digital storytelling: a narrative of the Gonzaga's horses and the Cortille della Cavallerizza : immersive virtual reality and gamification for architectural and cultural heritage
You, Zhou
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores the integration of advanced digital technologies—virtual reality (VR), photogrammetry, laser scanning, artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification—to reinterpret architectural and cultural heritage through immersive storytelling. Centered on the Gonzaga family of Mantova, renowned for their equestrian legacy, the research employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines historical analysis with cutting-edge digital tools. The case study focuses on the Cortile della Cavallerizza, a courtyard within the Palazzo Ducale of Mantova, originally designed to showcase the family’s prized horses. The narrative framework of the application highlights three key functions of the Gonzaga’s horses—cavalry, ceremonial diplomacy, and diplomatic exchange—reconstructed through narrative-driven VR experiences, enabling users to engage with historical events in ways that would be difficult to achieve in real life. By synthesizing literature research, 3D digitization, and interactive design, the project recreates the spatial and socio-political significance of the site, offering an educational platform that bridges past and present. The VR environment not only preserves the tangible and intangible heritage of the Gonzaga family but also evaluates user engagement through spatial awareness, knowledge retention, and emotional resonance. This work underscores the transformative potential of digital storytelling in cultural heritage, advocating for methodologies that prioritize both historical fidelity and participatory learning. The outcomes demonstrate how immersive technologies can democratize access to heritage, fostering a deeper appreciation of its cultural, artistic, and historical dimensions.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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https://hdl.handle.net/10589/235198