As part of the Endoume Wednesdays lectures for the general public, Loïc Damelet, a photographer specialising in archaeology (Centre Camille Jullian - CNRS-UMR 7299), will be giving a talk entitled “ Photography in archaeology“The course can be taken face-to-face at the Endoume Marine Station or online. direct.
Summary of the conference:
From archaeological sites to museum halls, the work of the archaeological photographer is part of an often overlooked diversity of activities. As witnesses, technicians and history-makers, they are involved at every stage of the research process: meticulously documenting excavations, taking photographs for scientific catalogues, showcasing objects for exhibitions, and now 3D modelling to recreate sites and artefacts in volume.
Combining scientific rigour with an artistic flair, his vision has accompanied the development of archaeology, transforming images into tools for understanding, conserving and sharing our heritage.