This document summarizes the key aspects of illumination and its effects. It discusses illumination as both a science and art that involves measuring lighting parameters and designing efficient systems. Adequate lighting is important for industrial task efficiency. The objectives of a good lighting system are to provide sufficient, uniform light distribution over work areas to fulfill functional, aesthetic, and economic needs. Insufficient, glaring, poorly distributed, or over illumination can cause issues like headaches, eyestrain, and decreased productivity and performance. Proper lighting design aims to avoid these negative effects.