A MUSEUM WHERE BLIND PEOPLE CAN SEE ART WITH THEIR HANDS
Imagine being blind and not being able to see the historical masterpieces of an art museum. For these people, it’s impossible to feel the art in the same way a person without sight problems does. The Museo del Prado, in Madrid noticed that offering audio or braille guides for blind people was not enough, so they created 3-D replicas of some famous and important paintings. In this way, blind people could be able to touch and feel the art. The technique was developed by the Estudios Durero.
The technique, called "Didú" allows the works to be produced in rich texture and in full colour (because many blind people still have limited vision, so they can appreciate some colours). Also, they emphasize some details, because this helps the blind people to transform the sensation into a mental image. As the reproductions are done with volume to give them a 3-D quality, the people can feel details like the texture of the hair, the smoothness of skin… Also, they can use an audio guide so they can feel with their hands what they are listening to and seeing in their minds.
This is a new way to feel art, not only for blind people, but also for everyone. The museum provides masks to people that are able to see so they can also have the opportunity to experience art in a new way.
Imagine being blind and not being able to see the historical masterpieces of an art museum. For these people, it’s impossible to feel the art in the same way a person without sight problems does. The Museo del Prado, in Madrid noticed that offering audio or braille guides for blind people was not enough, so they created 3-D replicas of some famous and important paintings. In this way, blind people could be able to touch and feel the art. The technique was developed by the Estudios Durero.
The technique, called "Didú" allows the works to be produced in rich texture and in full colour (because many blind people still have limited vision, so they can appreciate some colours). Also, they emphasize some details, because this helps the blind people to transform the sensation into a mental image. As the reproductions are done with volume to give them a 3-D quality, the people can feel details like the texture of the hair, the smoothness of skin… Also, they can use an audio guide so they can feel with their hands what they are listening to and seeing in their minds.This is a new way to feel art, not only for blind people, but also for everyone. The museum provides masks to people that are able to see so they can also have the opportunity to experience art in a new way.
VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/121592169
PERSONAL OPINION:
I think this is a great idea, because it offers a new way to “see” art, so blind people doesn’t feel pulled apart. Even though they can’t still see the paintings, they can feel them better, and I think this is amazing. It’s a fantastic revolution.
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