Italian scientists using Baroque frescoes Giordano and high technology explore people's reactions to art

Florentine Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, scientists decided to put an interesting experiment to measure the emotional and physical reactions of visitors to the art.

ceiling of the palace of the Medici family decorated with Baroque frescoes of Luca Giordano (Luca Giordano) 1680, which show the members of the family in images of mythical heroes. These murals projected onto the mirror on the floor halls of the palace, while the remaining fragments of the picture displayed on the walls. Spectators walking along the floor on which the picture will come with her in direct contact. Music and light support complements and enhances the effect of the experiment.

All visitors can either just go through the unusual exposure, or become a volunteer "guinea". In case of acceptance the audience first asked to describe their impressions and then make a short blueprint for murals Giordano. During the first part of the experiment are recorded and cataloged intellectual reactions of visitors to the exhibition.

In the second part of the experiment examines the emotional and physical reactions to what they saw. For this special equipment, fixed on the body Visitor measuring heart rate, respiration, oxygen consumption, blood pressure and pulses of the brain. Scientists hope to trace the body's reaction to pictures of different content, combined with specially selected soundtracks. Giordano for their frescoes by various mythological themes consistently reveals the theme of human life from birth to death.

Experimental Exhibition will last till August 31.

Material prepared Maria Onuchina, AI

Source: ansa.it , artinvestment.ru