Drawing of the Space Between Tradition and New Media

The paper examines how digital media can support the interpretation and dissemination of historical scientific treatises through the case of Gaspard Monge’s La Géométrie descriptive. The research combines historical investigation, translation, redrawing of the original plates, three-dimensional modelling, and multimedia storytelling to transform the treatise into an interactive virtual learning environment. The 25 geometric plates are digitally reconstructed and converted into 3D models that verify the spatial logic of Monge’s descriptive geometry method, enabling users to better understand the relationship between two-dimensional projections and three-dimensional forms. A virtual tour composed of immersive rooms, panoramic environments, texts, audio, images, and videos allows visitors to navigate the treatise non-linearly through web-based interfaces. The project demonstrates how virtual museums and digital exhibitions can expand access to archival knowledge, enhance didactic learning, and revitalize historical technical literature without replacing direct consultation of original sources.