Florence Cathedral develops a new way to learn about Renaissance art
Jade Cheli
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More than 500 years after the birth of Michelangelo, a collaborative project between Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore and Querlo LLC has successfully created an artificial intelligence version of the Renaissance artist.
Restoration of Michelangelo s Pietà Bandini or the Opera del Duomo, Museum of the Opera del Duomo, Florence (Italy).
Courtesy: Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore, photo Claudio Giovannini
The Opera of Santa Maria del Fiore was founded by the Florentine Republic in 1296 and aims to protect, promote and enhance the artistic heritage of Florence Cathedral. Querlo LLC, on the other hand, helps cultural institutions and businesses to enter the digital age by harnessing the power of technology and AI.
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