Virtual Mont Saint-Michel Architectural Evolution of the Abbey Through Thirteen Centuries using VR

摘要

Mont Saint-Michel is a very famous site and whose well-known shape stands out against the sky and the sea. Thirteen centuries ago, atop what was once a naked wind-swept rock encircled by the sea, the Archangel Saint Michel ordered men to construct an oratory. Since then, reconstructions have followed in the wake of wars, disasters and political and religious upheaval... This article describes the history of the abbey, using an accurate 3D reconstruction and appropriate animation to show the evolution of its architecture and to help understand its past. Then it also presents the new challenges for future research.