Kevin McGuire wrote:
>
> I walk through some of most revered and respected museums in the world and
> I am saddened by the way these works of art, created by men who truly had a
> god given gift, are disguised, defaced and cheapened by the way they are
> presented.  Surely the people responsible for the display and preservation
> of these masterpieces most always be looking for the proper balance of
> showing the true beauty and genius without causing undue harm.  Where are
> the motion sensors to dim the lighting when no one is present in the rooms?
>  These are the same types of sensors found in bathrooms (do we care more
> about the porcelain for our toilet bowls?) and outdoor spot lights.
>
> As to the fundamental understanding of light and color, where is the
> natural lighting?  Fluorescent lights are the equivalent to viewing the
> world through a T.V. screen, and incandescent or halogen lights are not
> much better, case in point, if you have ever tried selecting colors under
> these lights you probably confused black for blue, tan for green, peach for
> pink.  Color and its interaction with light is too important a relationship
> not to understand and it is such a simple concept if one takes time to
> comprehend it.  If you don't know why educate yourself.  I have traveled
> all over the world teaching a simple concept.  From the comfort of my home
> and yours I can now begin to explain the fundamentals of color and light
> through the net.  Visiting the web site
> http://www.vivanet.com/~kevlight/edu1.htm will be a step towards
> understanding the interaction between light and color. Your responsibility >
to honor the artists who left their life's work to be enjoyed by
> generations is enormous.
>
>
Kevin.. "exactly" what I am talking about... please see
http://www.netcom.ca/~faulkner/Anne.html and, if interested, I have
photographs scanned of Glanmore from 1883, c1968 (taken for designation)
and of the "redecorating"....