Can anyone explain to me how camera flashes damage art, such as old paintings in museums?

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Question by John Alderich: Can anyone explain to me how camera flashes damage art, such as old paintings in museums?

Can anyone explain to me how camera flashes damage art in museums?
What happens when an old painting is photographed with a flash?
I'ts some kind of reaction?




Best answer:

Answer by Variable 46
The camera steals the soul of the painting...

Sorry, that doesn't help. I've mostly assumed you're requested not to use flash photography in such places so as to not disturb the other patrons.

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