Practice question · Numerical answer
At approximately what height, in centimetres, is the conventional hanging centre line?
Hints
- Around adult eye level.
- Roughly 150 to 155 centimetres.
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152 (answers within ±8 count)
Why
Around 152 cm, within a common range of 150 to 155. The number varies by institution and the convention exists for consistency across a room rather than because it is right for any given work, which is why a piece designed for another height should override it.
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