How the right lighting could save the Mona Lisa
- Written by Dorukalp Durmus, Honorary Associate, University of Sydney
Lighting causes damage to paintings over time. Juan Di Nella/Unsplash
Next time you’re in a museum or art gallery, observe each painting a little more closely. You may notice cracks on the surface of the canvas, especially if the painting is very old.
The damage you see is caused by radiant energy striking the painting’s surface –...