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The importance of preserving fine arts through temperature monitoring systems
Adapt Ideations • Aug 03, 2020
Notable artworks such as the Mona Lisa, The Starry Night and The Creation of Adam all date back hundreds of years which not only increases their value but makes them highly susceptible to environmental deterioration due to their maturity.
The art and design industry enhances the cultural component of a nation and provides economic advantages as it engages with tourists and offers niche employment opportunities. The consistent maintenance of fine arts is important as the quality of artistic pieces can deteriorate quickly. Notable artworks such as the Mona Lisa, The Starry Night and The Creation of Adam all date back hundreds of years which not only increases their value but makes them highly susceptible to environmental deterioration due to their maturity. Not only do artworks provide tourist engagement but they reveal insight into the past that can be studied by historians. It is imperative to maintain the quality of all artworks if they are to be preserved for many decades to come. Environmental factors are the biggest threat to artwork deterioration, making temperature monitoring in museums and galleries extremely important in fine art preservation. The preservation of fine arts doesn’t only protect the work but also eradicates the costs associated with damage of art. As found by Dr Fazal in 2019, The Mona Lisa is estimated to be worth $2.67 billion. Such an expensive and culturally notable piece of art must be preserved both for cultural and economic reasons. The implementation of temperature monitoring devices would greatly assist with the protection of fine arts.
Exposure to environmental factors wreaks havoc on fine arts, which is an issue to galleries and museums due to the nature of artwork display. The most precious and popular artworks are precisely that, due to public acclaim. High public demand and intrigue means that artworks such as the Mona Lisa or Starry Night cannot be hidden away in remote environments for their protection. Rather, they are always in sight and in compromised situations. Damaged artworks vary in cost, but reconstruction can cost up to $15 000, as reported by The Art Business in 2015. However, even after restoration, the artwork loses its original value as it has been touched up with modern tools. Environmental factors such as temperature fluctuations affect the quality of an artwork greatly and cause discolourations, canvas softening and moisture to spread along the product. The breakdown of artworks not only poses monetary disadvantages but culturally tourists are less inclined to visit museums and art galleries if popular artworks are not present due to damage.
As reported by the National Gallery of Australia, fine arts must be kept at a consistent temperature of 20 degrees Celsius, and humidity levels of 50%. Any fluctuations with these set parameters can cause rapid artwork degradation to occur. Most museums and art galleries globally hold their fine arts within controlled environments; however, the monitoring and control of the set parameters are still inconsistent. IoT enhanced temperature monitors would enable greater protection of fine arts, as museums and galleries can maintain consistent visibility over the viability of the artworks. Damage control rather than damage repair is a strategy that should be implemented by businesses associated with valuable artworks to avoid costs altogether.
Adapt Ideations wireless temperature monitoring system PIXEL
provides an excellent solution for the preservation of fine arts in museums and galleries. The smart wireless monitoring system enables companies to monitor and control the humidity, temperature and pressure levels of their valuable assets. Near real-time notifications of any violations enable businesses to take proactive measures in the case of issues and decrease associated repair costs. Increased visibility into the monitoring of fine arts, will increase the control businesses have in preserving artworks for many decades to come. By utilising Adapt Ideations environmental monitoring system, companies will be able to ensure artworks are kept in ideal environments.
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