It is really frustrating how I cannot take any pictures of the fantastic Art I see, not just in the Louvre but any art gallary. What's the problem, why aren't I aloud to do this?
2006-09-01 04:34:25 · 24 answers · asked by GregintheUK 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
They make up some bull about the flash lights damaging the old paint, but really, it's because they want to make you buy pictures / books in the gift shop.
2006-09-01 04:37:54 · answer #1 · answered by le_coupe 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can take photos, including flash photos, in Notre Dame Cathedral. Photos are allowed in the Louvre and the Cluny Museum providing you do not use a flash. If you are seen using a flash you will be told off by attendents.
2016-03-17 06:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over a period of time - the flashes on your camera affects the paintings. Same way that the sun bleaches things such as curtain or fabrics. If you go to the Louvre - you can take a pictures in most areas even of the Mona Lisa as she's behind protected glass. Some rooms though you can't again because ot the light problem.
2006-09-01 04:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by ellie294 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I was allowed a number of years ago. The issue regarding deterioration of the oil paintings can be debated but you should NEVER take flash photography of watercolours or drawings. I suppose the Louvre doesn't want flashes going off everywhere.
2006-09-04 00:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by Hibernius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A single camera flash would give a similar effect to about 10 days normal light exposure to the painting. Most of these paintings are kept in very controlled conditions as regards light level and temperature, this is to avoid fading of the pigments. Also it would stop people buying the official prints sold by the gallery, but it's mainly the effects of the light.
2006-09-01 05:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by mike-from-spain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can take photos in an art gallery usually, but not using a flash. So switch your flash off. It's idiots who don't switch their flashes off that motivate the Powers That Be to forbid photography in museums and galleries.
The reason why you shouldn't use a flash when taking photos is because the flash eventually causes the pigment in the paint to fade.
2006-09-02 03:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by Orla C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you not allowed to take photos now? I was there in 2001 and I had to wait ages to get a clear shot of the Mona Lisa because of all the tourists all taking photos. (Okay, technically I was part of the problem, but that's not the point!)
2006-09-01 04:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by hastetothewedding 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robin A. is right about the flashes. Most things which are very old are sensitive to light. That is why most museums, such as Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon, England (a restoration of Shakespeare's wife's house) forbid photography.
2006-09-01 04:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can take pictures, just not pictures with a flash. This is because the flash is ruining the paint.. basically oil paintings need to be maintained in a cool, darker environment so that the paint doesn't deteriorate or change color. just get a higher speed film (800) and you should be ok with the pictures! enjoy!
2006-09-01 04:46:28 · answer #9 · answered by rachel o 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long term exposure to light can damage the paintings.
For example, think of anything you ever had hanging up for a long time that faded.
You should just fork over the $ in the gift shop to buy a poster or card of the print. I know it sucks, but the art should be preserved.
2006-09-01 06:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋