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3D scanning of classic works of art raises ethical questions

Season 2026 Episode 15 | 6m 46s

3D scanning technology is being used to examine and replicate classic works of art. It's raising some ethical questions about what it means to preserve authenticity and democratize access in an age when the line between originals and copies grows ever thinner. Paul Solman reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

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