The Micro Gallery: A Multimedia Resource for the Gallery Visitor
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The Micro Gallery, recently installed at the National Gallery in London, Is a public-access information system. It provides a comprehensive and richly interconnected illustrated encyclopedia of the cdlectlon. The paper summarizes the choice of technology, the system architecture and design issues. The purpose of the system Is to provide a resource to enhance visitors' appreciation of the paintings and to explore the cdlection in new ways. The function is described with reference to the system's content, structure, and facilities.
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