Study of Museum Lighting and Design

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2009-05

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Hunt, Elizabeth Gay

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A museum is a place to discover, explore and learn about the past, present and future of creativity, as well as history. Lighting plays a significant role in developing interaction between humans and museum artifacts in one defined space. " Museums are places where lighting design is critical to the overall experience” (Lowe,43, 2009). Lighting is essential for human interaction in a space. Technical illumination research lays a foundation to conduct analysis in a variety of museums. This research component is significant to understand the complexity and various facets of overall museum lighting design. This study evaluates both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of lighting design in four museums. Psychological, physiological and experiential components are observed in these museums’ environments to analyze lighting design within its exhibits. My observations and knowledge gained by studying these museums help influence and enhance the design of the Cedar Hill Museum of History.

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lighting design, museum lighting, museum design, lighting, Honors College

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Hunt, E. G. (2009). Study of museum lighting and design (Unpublished thesis). Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.

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