2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Public access
Entrance
Car/ bus parking
Attractive exterior
Clear walk ways
Exits
Easy flow around the exhibition.
6. 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
7.
8. Colour scheme
White walls:
Provides extra light
Space appears larger
Colours of painting stand out
9.
10. 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
11.
12. 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
13.
14. 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
15. Catering for special needs
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wide corridors
Disabled toilet
Elevators
Sufficient floor space within the exhibition
16. Documentation
Floor map
Artist statement
Brochure
General information
Advertising – posters, flyers, newspapers
invitations