| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | IP/14/1221 (29.10.14) |
| Publication Date | 29/10/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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In a press release on 29 October 2014, the European Commission announced that Michelangelo’s wonderful paintings in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel were getting a second life thanks to a revolutionary new Light Emitting Diode (LED) system, funded by an EU research project called LED4ART. The 7,000 diodes of the installation meant Michelangelo's frescoes could be seen as never before: some could be seen in three dimensions from the floor level for the first time, and all could be viewed more precisely. The new system saved 60% on energy costs and emissions, and the gentler technology reduced the ageing of the painting compared to the old system. |
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| Source Link | Link to Main Source http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-1221_en.htm |
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| Subject Categories | Energy |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
