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Mar 6, 2015 · March 6, 2015. MADRID — Guards make sure visitors to the Museo del Prado stay at arm’s length from its masterpieces. But here on a recent morning was José Pedro González running his fingers...
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May 26, 2015 · It's a warning sign at art museums around the world: "Don't touch the artwork." But Spain's famous Prado Museum is changing that, with an exhibit where visitors are not only allowed to...
Feb 26, 2015 · The Prado museum in Madrid offers a special exhibit called \"Touching the Prado\" where blind and partially sighted visitors can feel 3-D replicas of six masterpieces, such as Goya and Velázquez. The replicas are created with a technique that reproduces the original colors and textures of the paintings.
Un cuadro de José de Ribera que representa a un hombre ciego que toca una escultura y una pintura. Es una alegoría de los sentidos y una muestra de su estilo y técnica.
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Coinciding with the presentation of “Touching the Prado”, the Museum has launched a new audioguide service that includes audio descriptions of 53 works in its collection. These detailed explanations of the figures, themes and other elements depicted in the works are specifically aimed at visually impaired visitors. Fourteen descriptions of masterpi...
The Museum has remodelled its spaces in order to eliminate architectural barriers for physically impaired visitors, with the exception of some connecting zones in the Villanueva Building where specific architectural factors make this difficult. Various different solutions are currently being considered. Wheelchairs and walking sticks available for ...
Personalised attention in Spanish sign language in visitor reception services, a magnetic loop in the Auditorium, signguides, audioguides with magnetic loop and the recently introduced audio descriptions, accessible website, and more.
This programme aims to facilitate access to knowledge and culture for people with specific learning and communication needs. It takes place within inclusive environments that promote concepts such as participation, collaboration, autonomy, dialogue and diversity of abilities.
El Museo Nacional del Prado ofrece seis obras tocables para personas con discapacidad visual, con la colaboración de profesionales y la innovación tecnológica. Además, cuenta con audiodescripciones, servicios de lengua de signos y accesibilidad física.
Mar 11, 2015 · The Museo del Prado in Madrid offers a unique exhibition that lets visually impaired visitors feel six classic paintings, such as The Mona Lisa and El Greco's Nobleman. The exhibit uses a special technique called Didú, which transforms digital images into textural reliefs.
Apr 1, 2015 · The exhibit’s curator, Fernando Pérez Suescun, says watching visitors appreciate the masterpieces with their hands is “in itself an experience.” The unique 3D collection is currently on display at the Museo del Prado’s North Gallery in an exhibit named Touching the Prado, which runs until June 28.
