What type of galleries did Soane's design influence?
Top-lit galleries
Underground galleries
Open-air galleries
Rotating galleries
Answer
Top-lit galleries, characterized by natural light entering from above, were significantly influenced by Sir John Soane's architectural designs. Soane's innovative use of skylights and clerestory windows in his buildings, such as the Dulwich Picture Gallery and the Bank of England, provided ample and diffused illumination, creating an ideal setting for displaying artworks and other objects.
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