“But I can just look at a JPEG online.”

Re:“But I can just look at a JPEG online.” by dharmab on Wednesday September 15, 2021 @08:30PM (#28546333)

The Mona Lisa is probably the worst example. The Louve is full of thousands of other masterworks you can view up close without horrible crowds.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:“But I can just look at a JPEG online.” by Johnny555 on Thursday September 16, 2021 @12:08AM (#28547888)

I thought it was a good example - a famous painting that millions go to see in person, but it's displayed in such a way that nearly all of the physical attributes you mentioned aren't there.

Would they be better served by a high resolution rendition?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:“But I can just look at a JPEG online.” by dharmab on Thursday September 16, 2021 @10:05AM (#28551946)

Would they? There are high resolution scans of this (imo, mediocre and boring) piece online, yet millions travel around the planet and wait in queue for hours to be in the same room with it. The massive security around the piece is arguably part if the context and history of the painting (which greatly increased in fame following its theft.)

[ Parent | on HN ]