Jiang Naiqun
(Shenzhen Chuangxian Lighting Technology Co., Ltd.)
Abstract: The Monza lighting method is designed to enhance the experience of both museum visitors and cultural heritage researchers. It draws on the principles of mirror neurons and neuro-aesthetics, utilizing advanced LED lighting technology and specialized illumination techniques to support the appreciation of ancient oil paintings.
Keywords: Monza illumination method; mirror neuron; neuro-aesthetics; cool white light; warm white light
After developing the Monza Method for the appreciation of ancient paintings, with the support of the World Heritage Fund (WHF) and the European Lighting Design Convention (PLDC), Italian lighting designers Francesco Iannone and Serena Tellini have been promoting this innovative technology across Europe and Singapore.
The research behind the Monza lighting method aligns with several high-tech fields supported by the Chinese government in 2017, including cultural and creative industry technologies, as well as cultural heritage discovery and reuse technologies. Specifically, it supports the development of tools for the discovery, protection, restoration, and identification of cultural relics. This makes the Monza lighting method a key component in the field of cultural preservation, and its implementation has received official endorsement.
In June of this year, PLDC organized a three-day event titled "Immersive Art" at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. The event featured the Monza Lighting Workstation and seminars, where the author was invited to participate. Attendees included representatives from Germany, France, Singapore, the United States, South Korea, and Austria, along with cultural relics experts, university professors, and lighting designers. See Figures 1 and 2.
Figure 1 PLDC hosts Austrian Vienna lighting workstations and seminars
Figure 2 Austrian Museum of Art History, Austria
During the workshop, participants were divided into eight groups, each working on improving the lighting of an ancient painting. As part of Group 3, the author collaborated with Italian representative Dario Maccheroni to enhance the lighting of “The Miracles of St. Francis†by Peter Paul Rubens. The lighting effect is shown in Figure 3. A detailed report from Group 3 is provided in Annex 1.
The final presentation by Francesco and Selena is illustrated in Figure 4, where they discussed the invention of the Monza lighting method. More details can be found in Annex 2.
Figure 3 (left) The miracle of the ancient painting St. Francis, the real effect of the template lighting effect
Figure 4 (right) Francisco and Selena are speaking on Monza Lighting
The Monza lighting method is based on the theory of mirror neurons and neuro-aesthetics, aiming to provide a better viewing experience for both the public and cultural experts. The core of the method involves selectively projecting white light of different color temperatures and intensities from the bottom of the audience toward the ancient paintings. Before implementation, lighting designers analyze the colors and their distribution on the painting. Using state-of-the-art LED equipment, they choose between warm white (3000-3500K), neutral white (4000-5500K), or cool white (5500-7500K) lights for different areas of the artwork, adjusting angles, intensity, and placement accordingly. This process is illustrated in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Monza lighting method workstation operation, setting of different types of LED track lights
By enhancing the lighting, ancient paintings appear more vivid and engaging to the audience, making the stories within them more impactful and memorable. For cultural experts, improved lighting also facilitates more detailed analysis of the artwork.
The Monza method utilizes LED track lights to optimize the space between the paintings and the guardrails, allowing for testing and implementing the best lighting solutions. Based on these solutions, designers and museum staff can create new guardrails that conceal the LED lights, power cables, infrared sensors, and even cameras for monitoring and protection.
Following the successful Vienna workshop, PLDC will host a global lighting design conference in Paris from November 1st to 4th. The event will bring together 38 universities and over 50 multinational companies, covering topics such as cultural heritage lighting, urban lighting, education, and lighting products, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6 PLDC held Paris meeting on November 1-4, 2017
At the conference, Francesco and Selena will deliver a speech titled "Lessons Learned," scheduled for Thursday, November 2nd at 12:15 pm. Later, Alberto Pasetti from Italy will present on "How Neurosciences Influence Lighting Design and Visual Perception."
[Annex 1] Jiang Naiqun, Dolly McLoni. St. Francis's Miracle, Template. In-depth Art Workstation Work. 2017.06.22
170729F Annex I goes deep into the art workstation job.ppt
[Annex 2] Francesco, Selena. Monza Lighting Law. 2017.06.22
170729F Annex II Monza Lighting Method.doc
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