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The Story of Light and People—The Concept of Seeing


Creation and Light

As it is often said, human aesthetic feelings were created by seeing things and expressing them through paintings and architecture as well as other artistic pursuits. In this chapter, we explore the relationship between light and human imagination hidden in fine art works.

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What techniques did the great painters use to manipulate colors freely and express light and shadow distinctively? Analysis of celebrated pictures has revealed fascinating facts.

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What does “seeing” mean for humans? We probe the wonders of visual perception and the brain through trompe l'œil and optical illusions.

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Which kinds of lighting do people feel are most comfortable? In the field of architectural lighting design, more natural light that changes throughout the day to create shade and brightness is attracting attention.




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