Exhibition lighting is one of the most important subjects in terms of forming of an image of the entire museum as well as of perception of particular exhibits. This article reviews aspects of art museum lighting, presents examples of interaction of light and fine art pieces, and gives a perspective on possible methods of picture lighting accounting for nuances of the subject and the state of a painting. We will try to describe the main aspects and principles of work with paintings.
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