Digital BW, The Print

Dear Chris,

Here's another perspective on print height.  Minor White used to say "hang them at heart 
level."

The 56"-60" range that others have mentioned that the National Gallery and commercial 
galleries use helps me understand why I have such a difficult time viewing prints 
(especially up close with my bifocal glasses).  Never has the right feel.

Christy

P.S.  Your question begs me to ask another one, however, which will impact us all, and that 
is the viewing light.  When galleries and clients shift to fluorescents, what will take the 
place of our 5000K standard?



--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "namibiajohnston" <chris@...> 
wrote:
>
> I don't think this is off topic, I am certain someone somewhere has 
> quantififed this. Any thoughts on what the ideal viewing height range 
> is for framed mounted prints in a gallery setting?  Frames will be up 
> to 30" x 20" or 750 x 500mm.  I'm thnking there is a sweet spot from 
> 45" to 80" or 1m10cm to 2m.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris
>