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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
Frame Anatomy & Construction
How a frame is built — moldings and joinery, miter joints and rabbets, and the woods, veneers, and metals frames are made from.
9 entriesMatting & Glazing
What sits over and around the art — mat boards and acid-free stock, glass and acrylic glazing, UV filtering, and basic conservation practice.
8 entriesHanging & Display
Getting a piece on the wall and keeping it there — hardware, levels and stud-finding, interior placement, and how galleries and museums display work.
10 entriesStyles & Materials
The design languages and materials behind a frame — Art Deco, Baroque, and mid-century modern styles, alongside oak, bamboo, teak, and gold leaf.
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