Enhancing Museum Exhibits: The Impact of Lighting Design on Artifact Display

Abstract

This paper examines the importance of lighting in museums and its application in enhancing artifact display and visitor experience. Lighting is a very important factor when it comes to making a museum aesthetically appealing, because it must be used to draw attention to specific attributes or details on the pieces and to convey to the viewers the historical value of the exhibit. By carefully considering color temperature, intensity of light as well as direction of light in relation to the artifacts, museum curators and designers can effectively manage the illumination of artifacts and create an interesting and a memorable exhibit area. Through qualitative research methods which includes case studies and existing literatures, the study explores various lighting techniques and their effects on visitor experience, this study highlights the crucial role lighting plays in illuminating the past and enhancing the display of historical artifacts. The findings reveal the critical role of lighting design in the interpretation of artworks and in enhancement of visitor experience