A Computer Graphic Reconstruction of the Architectural Structure of Medieval Genoa

The paper describes the project Verso Genova Medievale, whose aim is the reconstruction by means of computer graphic techniques of a portion of the medieval centre of Genoa as it appeared in the late 15th century. The visual presentation will be supported by an interactive videodisk. The work has brought together fundamental historical and architectural research with advanced computer rendering techniques, to simulate a walk through the centre of the medieval city with a high degree of interaction. The project has revealed some limitations in present computer tools for these purposes. Suggestions are made as to where further developments are needed.