Traditional Culture Encyclopedia - Photography and portraiture - Why can't we take pictures in the temple?

Why can't we take pictures in the temple?

Strong flash, represented by camera flash, will produce allergic reactions to murals, statues and other objects. Strong light irradiation will cause abnormal color, paint peeling and cracking of the statue, which will cause great damage to all kinds of wall paints and ceiling paintings. Therefore, the general protection of cultural relics adopts cold light or even dark light. Fluorescent lamps and fluorescent lamps, in addition to all kinds of intense flashes, can also cause harm if used for a long time. In chemical terms, it seems that photoaging is the breaking of molecular bonds. Moreover, excessive breathing of carbon dioxide will also change the color and age the material.

As for other religions, it should be out of respect and courtesy. For example, if you meet a respectable teacher, it is impolite for others to take pictures from all angles without asking much, regardless of their motives.