subject: How To Make The Most Out Of Picture Hanging Systems [print this page] Picture hanging systems used in art galleries and museums are becoming more popularly used at homes and in business offices. To make the most out of such systems, you need to consider keeping the artwork safe and making it maximise the aesthetic appeal which art products provides. You must keep in mind factors such as lighting, temperature, height, placement, spacing, and other considerations.
Lighting and temperature
Never hang your artwork in areas where it will be damaged by heat, ultra violet rays as well as humidity. Art hanging systems in galleries and museums are used away from direct sunlight or even from too much fluorescent lighting. UV filtering systems are even utilised to prevent the sun"s rays from damaging valuable works of art. You may have seen spot lighting where the art piece is illuminated to highlight its presence in a room. Lighting used for this system is either not directly directed towards the item or may have anti-UV properties. Aside from lighting, areas which are too hot or humid such as steam room should also be avoided when hanging artworks.
Height and placement
Gallery hanging systems follow a certain rule when it comes to height and placement of artworks and that is to place the item at the eye level of an average person. But for places where people are seated more often than standing, the eye level becomes lower.
Spacing
It follows that areas with limited space should be accentuated by small pieces of artwork such as hallways and corridors. Larger art collections on the other hand must be placed in places where there is greater room space available. In this case, a perfect spot will be at the end of a corridor or opposite the entrance to a room.
Still in relation to spacing, art pieces, particularly painting frames should not be clogged too close to each other. Rather, there should be enough space in between for a balanced and unified look and to make viewing more enjoyable. To achieve that perfect spacing, try to lay down all pieces on the floor first and make a suitable arrangement prior to finally hanging them on the wall. It"s easier to make adjustments and make accurate measurements this way.
Picture hanging systems can be able to help you achieve proper spacing, height, and placement for your artwork. You just have to choose the proper areas where to install them in order to prevent humidity and too much lighting from damaging the items.
