Sharon Stars International SchoolPREPARATION OF ARTS WORK FOR DISPLAY
This means sampling or placing of arts works for people to come and see, buy, appreciate and make comments as the case may be. These works of art can be paintings, graphics, textile materials, ceramic, sculpture, drawing, crafts and other creative works. Before the exhibition takes place there are some basic things that needed to be done. They included: 1.LABELLING It means giving the works a title or name, date of production and size of the work attached to the body of the Work to communicate to the viewer. At times, the price of the work appears on the piece of paper used for labeling
2. MOUNTING It entails the placement and fixing of arts works to the board placed in the exhibition ground for display.
3. FRAMING It is the process of using wooden or plastic material or frame to create a solid edge for a better presentation of art work.It is what the artist use to draw attention of the viewer to the work. It is equally used to beautify the image and make it more pleasing. 4. FIXING It involves the use of fixative or vanishes to enhance the durability of an art work. A glass can be used to protect the work in the frame to increase the lasting effect.
DISPLAY TECHNIQUES We have several techniques involved in the display of art works and they are
1. Categorizing This is the process of grouping and arranging art works during exhibition. During display, it is important that the art works are grouped either according to Context or funcions. Two dimensional art works are kept together. Examples: Photography, Poster, Fabrics, Drawn and Painted works. In the same way, three dimensional art works are equally kept together like sculptures, ceramics and other works. 2.Designing of space Most a-times, art works are best appreciated at a distance. The process of placing these works bearing in mind space to allow for good appreciation is called Designing of space. 3.Mounting Boards These are art support used in display. They are mostly effective in the display of two dimensional art works. 4.Lighting Light is used in an exhibition venue to enhance visibility and at the same time add colour. The process of providing this lighting is known as light just like the case of stage lighting while acting a drama...