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Previous questions on L.Cert
2004 –
Choose and name a gallery or museum you have visited .
Discuss the techniques used to engage and inform the visitor, emphasising layout, access, lighting, labelling of exhibits, the use of modern technology and the provision of general information.
What is an Art gallery?
An art gallery is:
A place where works of art are collected, cared for, researched, interpreted and displayed for everyone to visit and enjoy.
Considerations of an exhibition
Public access Lighting Colour scheme Hanging of paintings Display of sculpture Labelling clear and concise Catering for people with special needs.
Public access
Entrance Car/ bus parking Attractive exterior Clear walk ways Exits Easy flow around the exhibition.
Lighting
Natural light- windows Sufficient amount Effect on art work Artificial light- spot lights Shine on work at 45< to stop casting shadow Effect on painting
Hanging of paintings
Hung at eye level Spread out from each other Hung level Complement other paintings in the room Size of room in conjunction with the size of
painting. Labelled appropriately
Display of sculpture
Displayed on plinths or free standing Sufficient room to walk around work and
appreciate it Spaced properly Labelled properly Sculpture complements other work in the
room
Labelling
Name of Artist Title of work Medium Price Hung under the work As painting sell this, is indicated by a red dot
being placed on the label
Catering for special needs
Wheelchair accessible entrance Wide corridors Disabled toilet Elevators Sufficient floor space within the exhibition
Documentation
Floor map Artist statement Brochure General information Advertising – posters, flyers, newspapers invitations