3D Scholarly Edition of the Codex Cospi

The Codex Cospi is one of the few surviving precolonial Mesoamerican manuscripts, making it an invaluable resource for understanding indigenous Mesoamerican culture. The 3D Scholarly Digital Edition of the Codex Cospi was created to consolidate this cultural treasure into an accessible, dynamic, and interactive multimedia resource. In this context, the 3D model of the manuscript serves as both a comprehensive "container" and an interpretative focal point, bringing together various resources to enhance the manuscript experience. Beginning with the 3D model visualisation, users can explore annotations, articles, images, videos, audio, and external links, all of which are functionally interconnected. This seamless integration enables a multi-layered and interconnected study, merging direct engagement with the Codex and its broader contextual insights. The digital representation of the Codex was developed as part of the digital twin for the temporary exhibition The Other Renaissance: Ulisse Aldrovandi, the Wonders of the World. This edition aims to deepen the understanding of a key exhibit piece, allowing it to transcend its role in the wider museum narrative and emerge as the central subject of its own story.