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| author |
Alexis Cutshall
| | title |
The Intersection of Art and Science: The Methods Behind Forensic Facial Reconstruction
| | abstract |
The field of Forensic Facial reconstruction is a relatively new process within the sciences.
Despite how new it is, the field is widely known within the anthropological community for the
ability to help identify unidentifiable individuals when other techniques or methods fail.
However, due to the recent development of the field there are a number of issues within the
discipline that stem from a lack of research. This thesis not only lays out the methodologies and
underlying processes that exist within the field as well as reviews the literature surrounding
them, but also aims to outline current issues within the field and even possit solutions, especially
dealing with issues of accessibility. It also aims to analyze and test methods of 3D computerized
reconstruction within free software, in order to determine which is the most useful and ultimately
evaluate how adaptable they are. In order to do this, a 55 year old female skull was analyzed
from the records of CT scans found within The Cancer Image Archive. Additionally, a method
for this process of accessible computerized reconstruction was created using the online programs
sketchfab, zbrush, and a popular animation software called Blender. Beginning with a
historiography of the field, this thesis is composed of eight individual chapters that all add a
unique perspective to the process and development of Forensic Facial Reconstruction.
| | school |
The College of Liberal Arts, Drew University
| | degree |
B.A. (2022)
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| advisors |
Maria Masucci
Allan Dawson
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| full text | ACutshall.pdf |
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