Six conditions of seeing.

Move from ordinary gallery light to technical imaging without confusing one view for the whole object.

01SURFACE

Light does not simply reveal a surface

Angle, gloss and texture decide which tool marks, fibres and repairs become visible.

Open lens →02COLOUR

Present colour includes the room

Lamp spectrum, fading, reflection and camera processing sit between pigment and perception.

Open lens →03SHADOW

Shadow gives form and hides evidence

Relief, depth and orientation change as illumination creates a temporary second drawing.

Open lens →04TRANSLUCENCY

Light can travel through an object

Glass, thin stone, faience glaze and fibre reveal internal structure only under particular conditions.

Open lens →05LOW LIGHT

Low light is often active care

Reduced illumination can protect textile, papyrus and pigment while changing pace and legibility.

Open lens →06IMAGING

Technical images are made evidence

Infrared, ultraviolet, radiography and scanning answer focused questions through documented methods.

Open lens →

Describe before explaining

Direction, reflection, distance and material response are observations. Chemistry, ancient effect and conservation diagnosis require institutional or technical sources.

Keep every view dated

A display, official photograph and imaging result are produced at different moments. Cite each source and observation date.

Respect the care condition

Low light, cases and rotation can limit immediate visibility while extending future access. Follow current institutional rules.