38507
Accession Number
13637
Title Of Article Chaper
The function of natural light in picture galleries
Title Of Journal Book
Burlington magazine
Volume
126
Issue
970
Pages
44293
Collation
5 ill., 3 text figs.
Language Of Text
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
Mainly non-technical explanations and examples are given to show that artificial lighting, whether from a tungsten source or fluorescent emission tube distort the color relationship of paintings to an unacceptable degree. Daylight is therefore essential for the proper viewing of paintings.
Keywords
museum techniques Great Britain lighting;lighting museum techniques influence on perception of color;color perception of influence of lighting AATA -- AATA
pub_id
38507