To be exact the center of a framed piece of artwork should be 57 inches above the ground that being the average human eye level and the height galleries and museums use to decide where to hang.
Hang artwork on wall.
Hanging artwork with 2 hooks keeps it from shifting around which helps maintain levelness and prevents wall damage.
And if you re hanging art above a sofa allow for 8 10 inches above the sofa back even if this breaks the 57 rule.
There are a few exceptions to this rule.
If you have really low ceilings less than 8 9 divide the vertical length of your wall into quarters and hang your art in the third quadrant up from the floor.
How to hang a medium weight painting.
Hang the painting and use your level to ensure proper placement.
Figure out where you want your painting to go and mark it with a pencil.
Use your nail to secure your picture hanging hook to the wall in the correct spot.