NF EN 16163
Conservation of cultural heritage - Guidelines and procedures for choosing appropriate lighting for indoor exhibitions
Le présent document définit les procédures ainsi que les méthodes de mise en oeuvre d'un éclairage adapté, conforme à la politique de conservation. Il tient compte de l'aspect visuel et des questions d'exposition et de conservation, et traite des répercussions de la conception de l'éclairage sur la sauvegarde des biens culturels. Il donne des recommandations quant aux niveaux d'éclairement minimal et maximal. Son objectif est de fournir un outil pour élaborer une politique européenne commune, et un guide pour aider les conservateurs, les restaurateurs et les chargés de projet à évaluer l'éclairage idéal à même d'assurer la sauvegarde des objets exposés. Le présent document traite de l'éclairage dans le cadre de l'exposition de biens culturels sur des sites publics et privés, mais ne couvre pas l'éclairage du patrimoine culturel dans d'autres contextes, tels que les collections en plein air, etc.
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