Light, Radiation, and Human Vision
The Nature of Light
Light, Color, and the Eye
White Light
Seeing Objects
Perceiving Color
Factors that Affect Vision
Classifying and Measuring Color
Color Order Systems
Measuring Color
Measuring Color Difference
Classifying and Measuring Light Sources
Classifying White Light
Light and Ultraviolet Measurement
White Light Sources
Light and Ultraviolet Radiation as Agents of Deterioration
Historical Observations of Light Damage
Radiation-Induced Processes
Assessing Vulnerability to Light Damage
Ranking Vulnerability
The Effect of Wavelength
Synergistic Effects
Effect of Light and Ultraviolet Radiation on Museum Objects
Dyes and Pigments
Metals, Stone, Glass, Ceramics, and Enamels
Wood and Furniture
Prints and Drawings
Watercolors
Books and Manuscripts
Easel Paintings
Wall Paintings
Photographs and Digital Prints
Textiles, Embroidery, Upholstery, Tapestries, Rugs, and Carpets
Basketry, Matting, Barkcloth, and Papyrus
Bone and Ivory
Horn, Tortoiseshell, Hair, Fur, and Quillwork
Leather and Skin
Natural History and Paleontology Collections
Plastics
Varnishes, Resins, and Coatings
Conservation Materials
Light for Studying and Viewing
Light Levels and Vision
Color Temperature, Color Rendering, and Vision
Age and the Viewer
Color Preferences
Lighting within Museum Practice
An Outline Chronology of Museum Lighting
Light Sources-Pros and Cons
Recommended Light Levels in the Museum
Practical Lighting Design I: Minimizing Damage
Eliminating Ultraviolet and Infrared Radiation
Minimizing Light Levels
Minimizing Light Dose
Keeping Track of Light
Practical Lighting Design II: Maximizing Visibility
Adaptation
Contrast
Lighting Scenarios
Lighting Policy and Practice
Object Lifetimes
Developing Policy, Strategy, and Practice
Formulating Guidelines
Relationship to Other Museum Policies and Practices
Future Trends in Lighting
Appendix A: Color Equations
A.1 Derivation of CIE Lab and CIE LCh Data
A.2 Color Difference Equations
Appendix B: Data Tables.