I wasn’t sure of what to expect with this
exhibition but having experienced it I’d say it was executed very well. The
ceiling paintings were reproduced photographically and in their original size
so the viewer is able to explore the works up close; something which of course
isn’t possible in the Sistine Chapel. I must say, it was pretty damn
overwhelming for the first few paintings I studied, with so much colour and an
extraordinary amount of detail to be seen it was hard to know how to begin.
Thankfully an audio tour was there to help; by connecting to the free WiFi and
scanning a QR code as you entered the exhibit, you’d have access to text, audio
and video guides for each painting, for you to use at your leisure. I thought
this was a great touch at making it interactive and saved having several people
crowding around a single plaque on the wall. The layout was made to resemble
that of the Sistine Chapel but more intimate, I would say, as the room was
dimly lit and spotlights focused on the paintings themselves. It was quite awe
inspiring really, I don’t know if I’ll get to visit the real thing one day but
visiting this exhibition gave a fantastic insight into the history and all the
symbolism that’s jam packed into his works.
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