This document discusses the history and advancement of light art. It describes how scientists like James Clerk Maxwell and artists like Monet and Seurat studied the properties of light and used it in their work. Their discoveries helped establish light art. The document also outlines some key developments in light art such as stained glass windows, shadow puppetry, and modern inventions that use electrical light to create sculptures and designs. It discusses advantages of different types of lighting for enhancing artwork.

1. Science Light in Use of Art
Jennifer Kim
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

2. Table of Contents
✤ History of Light Art --------------------------------------------Slide 1/Slide 2
✤ Advancement of Light Art ----------------Slide 3/Slide 4/Slide 5/Slide 6
✤ Advantages of Light Art------------------------------------Slide 7/Slide 8
✤ Disadvantages of Light Art----------------------------------Slide 9/ Slide 10
✤ Light Art impact on Society-------------------------------------Slide 11
✤ Light Art impact on Economy---------------------------------------Slide 12
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3. History of Light Art
✤ Light was studied by scientists and painted artists named, James Clerk Maxwell.
✤ He studied the wave-like properties of light and discovered that light is an electromagnetic wave.
✤ According to Monet’s “Haystacks and Rouen Cathedral Series” it showed similarity with Maxwell’s discovery.
✤ Seurat created a painting which also displayed light but in myriad dots of color.
✤ FOR EXAMPLE: metal’s electrons get ejected when the light frequency or the amplitude touched or varied smoothly.
However, there were limits to electrons getting ejected, but a rise of light frequency brought change of color in violet
of the spectrum. < This was called the “photo-electric effect.”
✤ Lastly, Einstein stated that the “photo-electric effect” is consisted of small particles or packets of energy. (called
“photons” later on discovered by, Gilbert Lewis).
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

4. History of Light Art
✤ Light was studied by scientists and painted artists named, James Clerk Maxwell.
✤ He studied the wave-like properties of light and discovered that light is an electromagnetic wave.
✤ According to Monet’s “Haystacks and Rouen Cathedral Series” it showed similarity with Maxwell’s discovery.
✤ Seurat created a painting which also displayed light but in myriad dots of color.
✤ FOR EXAMPLE: metal’s electrons get ejected when the light frequency or the amplitude touched or varied smoothly.
However, there were limits to electrons getting ejected, but a rise of light frequency brought change of color in violet
of the spectrum. < This was called the “photo-electric effect.”
✤ Lastly, Einstein stated that the “photo-electric effect” is consisted of small particles or packets of energy. (called
“photons” later on discovered by, Gilbert Lewis).
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

5. History of Light Art
✤ Light was studied by scientists and painted artists named, James Clerk Maxwell.
✤ He studied the wave-like properties of light and discovered that light is an electromagnetic wave.
✤ According to Monet’s “Haystacks and Rouen Cathedral Series” it showed similarity with Maxwell’s discovery.
✤ Seurat created a painting which also displayed light but in myriad dots of color.
✤ FOR EXAMPLE: metal’s electrons get ejected when the light frequency or the amplitude touched or varied smoothly.
However, there were limits to electrons getting ejected, but a rise of light frequency brought change of color in violet
of the spectrum. < This was called the “photo-electric effect.”
✤ Lastly, Einstein stated that the “photo-electric effect” is consisted of small particles or packets of energy. (called
“photons” later on discovered by, Gilbert Lewis).
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

6. History of Light Art
✤ Light was studied by scientists and painted artists named, James Clerk Maxwell.
✤ He studied the wave-like properties of light and discovered that light is an electromagnetic wave.
✤ According to Monet’s “Haystacks and Rouen Cathedral Series” it showed similarity with Maxwell’s discovery.
✤ Seurat created a painting which also displayed light but in myriad dots of color.
✤ FOR EXAMPLE: metal’s electrons get ejected when the light frequency or the amplitude touched or varied smoothly.
However, there were limits to electrons getting ejected, but a rise of light frequency brought change of color in violet
of the spectrum. < This was called the “photo-electric effect.”
✤ Lastly, Einstein stated that the “photo-electric effect” is consisted of small particles or packets of energy. (called
“photons” later on discovered by, Gilbert Lewis).
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

7. Advancements of Light Art
✤ 1. Considered by various colors and energies of spectrum, that matter and energy are the same thing with different
forms.
✤ 2. In Ancient Rome, stained glass has been also a history of art in use of light. These windows were created from
great cathedrals and it came from a German monk called Theophilus.
✤ 3. Shadow Puppetry, which was first began in China.
✤ 4. (Modern) Inventions of electrical artificial light to create sculptures and designs with light.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

8. Advancements of Light Art
✤ 1. Considered by various colors and energies of spectrum, that matter and energy are the same thing with different
forms.
✤ 2. In Ancient Rome, stained glass has been also a history of art in use of light. These windows were created from
great cathedrals and it came from a German monk called Theophilus.
✤ 3. Shadow Puppetry, which was first began in China.
✤ 4. (Modern) Inventions of electrical artificial light to create sculptures and designs with light.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

9. Advancements of Light Art
✤ 1. Considered by various colors and energies of spectrum, that matter and energy are the same thing with different
forms.
✤ 2. In Ancient Rome, stained glass has been also a history of art in use of light. These windows were created from
great cathedrals and it came from a German monk called Theophilus.
✤ 3. Shadow Puppetry, which was first began in China.
✤ 4. (Modern) Inventions of electrical artificial light to create sculptures and designs with light.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

10. Advancements of Light Art
✤ 1. Considered by various colors and energies of spectrum, that matter and energy are the same thing with different
forms.
✤ 2. In Ancient Rome, stained glass has been also a history of art in use of light. These windows were created from
great cathedrals and it came from a German monk called Theophilus.
✤ 3. Shadow Puppetry, which was first began in China.
✤ 4. (Modern) Inventions of electrical artificial light to create sculptures and designs with light.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

11. Advancements of Light Art
✤ 1. Considered by various colors and energies of spectrum, that matter and energy are the same thing with different
forms.
✤ 2. In Ancient Rome, stained glass has been also a history of art in use of light. These windows were created from
great cathedrals and it came from a German monk called Theophilus.
✤ 3. Shadow Puppetry, which was first began in China.
✤ 4. (Modern) Inventions of electrical artificial light to create sculptures and designs with light.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

12. Light-Space Modulator
✤ This was created by László Moholy-
Nagy to created light displays for
theater, dance, or other performance
spaces. With every feature of this
invention, it created the effect of
photograms in motion.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

13. Light-Space Modulator
✤ This was created by László Moholy-
Nagy to created light displays for
theater, dance, or other performance
spaces. With every feature of this
invention, it created the effect of
photograms in motion.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

14. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: Warm colors such as red, orange, brown are produced or enhanced with Incandescent light. It also
contains low UV(light which can produce skin cancer).
✤ Fluorescent: Fluorescent light don’t emit light alike the UV lights.
✤ Halogen: It emits strong, full spectrum with higher effective color temperature. This emits both cold light and warm
light that can greatly enhance artwork. They also go for a very long time to about 4,000 hours.
✤ LED: LED has Zero UV, Zero Heat, Low Power and Long Life.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

15. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: Warm colors such as red, orange, brown are produced or enhanced with Incandescent light. It also
contains low UV(light which can produce skin cancer).
✤ Fluorescent: Fluorescent light don’t emit light alike the UV lights.
✤ Halogen: It emits strong, full spectrum with higher effective color temperature. This emits both cold light and warm
light that can greatly enhance artwork. They also go for a very long time to about 4,000 hours.
✤ LED: LED has Zero UV, Zero Heat, Low Power and Long Life.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

16. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: Warm colors such as red, orange, brown are produced or enhanced with Incandescent light. It also
contains low UV(light which can produce skin cancer).
✤ Fluorescent: Fluorescent light don’t emit light alike the UV lights.
✤ Halogen: It emits strong, full spectrum with higher effective color temperature. This emits both cold light and warm
light that can greatly enhance artwork. They also go for a very long time to about 4,000 hours.
✤ LED: LED has Zero UV, Zero Heat, Low Power and Long Life.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

17. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: Warm colors such as red, orange, brown are produced or enhanced with Incandescent light. It also
contains low UV(light which can produce skin cancer).
✤ Fluorescent: Fluorescent light don’t emit light alike the UV lights.
✤ Halogen: It emits strong, full spectrum with higher effective color temperature. This emits both cold light and warm
light that can greatly enhance artwork. They also go for a very long time to about 4,000 hours.
✤ LED: LED has Zero UV, Zero Heat, Low Power and Long Life.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

18. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: Warm colors such as red, orange, brown are produced or enhanced with Incandescent light. It also
contains low UV(light which can produce skin cancer).
✤ Fluorescent: Fluorescent light don’t emit light alike the UV lights.
✤ Halogen: It emits strong, full spectrum with higher effective color temperature. This emits both cold light and warm
light that can greatly enhance artwork. They also go for a very long time to about 4,000 hours.
✤ LED: LED has Zero UV, Zero Heat, Low Power and Long Life.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

19. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Gives entertainment and appealing view to the audience.
✤ Shows creativity toward the new futuristic world.
✤ Brightens the environment with numerous colors.
✤ Celebrates events or special occasions.
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20. Advantages of Light Art
✤ Gives entertainment and appealing view to the audience.
✤ Shows creativity toward the new futuristic world.
✤ Brightens the environment with numerous colors.
✤ Celebrates events or special occasions.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

21. Disadvantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: They produce continuous
spectrum of light near ultraviolet in
concerned with radiation.
✤ Fluorescent: It emits high UV rays which
fade and damage the art.
✤ Halogen: Halogen lights give off a lot of
heat and emits UV and infrared rays.
✤ LED: Their disadvantages are that it does
not give efficient light to their advantages.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

22. Disadvantages of Light Art
✤ Incandescent: They produce continuous
spectrum of light near ultraviolet in
concerned with radiation.
✤ Fluorescent: It emits high UV rays which
fade and damage the art.
✤ Halogen: Halogen lights give off a lot of
heat and emits UV and infrared rays.
✤ LED: Their disadvantages are that it does
not give efficient light to their advantages.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

23. Light Art in Society
✤ All around places (streets, shop windows, billboard signs, and
houses).
✤ Attracts business and alerts people from emergencies.
✤ Give joy in celebrations and holidays.
✤ Light works change the visible world and change people’s lives as a
whole.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

24. Light Art in Society
✤ All around places (streets, shop windows, billboard signs, and
houses).
✤ Attracts business and alerts people from emergencies.
✤ Give joy in celebrations and holidays.
✤ Light works change the visible world and change people’s lives as a
whole.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

25. Light Art in Society New York City, Time square
✤ All around places (streets, shop windows, billboard signs, and
houses).
✤ Attracts business and alerts people from emergencies.
✤ Give joy in celebrations and holidays.
✤ Light works change the visible world and change people’s lives as a
whole.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

26. Light Art in Society New York City, Time square
✤ All around places (streets, shop windows, billboard signs, and
houses).
✤ Attracts business and alerts people from emergencies.
✤ Give joy in celebrations and holidays.
✤ Light works change the visible world and change people’s lives as a
whole.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

27. Global Issue & Light in Economy
✤ Too much use in electricity and energy, that money can be wasted. Even if
LED is used, the price increases.
✤ Energy source will decrease and effect the economic system.
✤ Advertisements and decorations for London Olympics 2012.
✤ “Many think that it’s good for sight seeing and the tourists would bring in
money for the new things they see.”
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

28. Global Issue & Light in Economy
✤ Too much use in electricity and energy, that money can be wasted. Even if
LED is used, the price increases.
✤ Energy source will decrease and effect the economic system.
✤ Advertisements and decorations for London Olympics 2012.
✤ “Many think that it’s good for sight seeing and the tourists would bring in
money for the new things they see.”
Tuesday, February 7, 2012

29. Christmas Season in
Stanley Park
(Vancouver, Canada)
Fourth of July in New York
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30. Bibliography
✤ Works Cited
✤ 2012, Jenny Minard BBC. "BBC News - London 2012: Olympic-inspired Art to Light up Bus Stops." BBC - Homepage. Web. 05 Feb. 2012. <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16510085>.
✤ Environmental A World For All. Web. 05 Feb. 2012. <http://environmentalaworldforall.wordpress.com/>.
✤ "Garry Street Gallery: Lighting Your Art | Notes From the Lane." Notes From the Lane | The Ruby Lane Blog: Your Resource for Online Sales Success. Web. 04 Feb. 2012. <http://blog.rubylane.com/node/1445>.
✤ "History of Puppetry." Sunnie BunnieZZ Storytellers A Kidsafe Activity Site Promotes Storytelling through Poetry, Puppetry, Clowning, Magic, Educational and Holiday Puzzles and Activities. Web. 04 Feb.
2012. <http://sunniebunniezz.com/puppetry/puphisto.htm>.
✤ "Light in Art, a New Way of Representing Light." Wayne Roberts - International Award Winning Artist. Diverse Interactive Watermedia Art. Watercolor Extended. Web. 04 Feb. 2012. <http://
www.wroberts.com.au/html/about_painting_light.html>.
✤ "Stained Glass in Medieval Europe | Thematic Essay | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art." The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Home. Web. 04 Feb. 2012. <http://
www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/glas/hd_glas.htm>.
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