Light art is an
interesting form of visual art where, like the name suggests, the
main media of expression is light. Light is used in multiple creative and
innovative manner, usually with the help of a accessory or element that helps
accentuate the beauty of the lights or the element on which the light falls.
While light has been used for architectural effect
throughout human history, the modern concept of light art emerged with the
development of artificial light sources and experimentation
by modern art. Today, younger artists are taking light in new directions.
One of the earlier forms of uses of light and art were the
ones in which stained glass were used to
color transmitted light; examples of which goes back to the 4th
century. This form of light art is predominantly seen in churches and mosques,
where the architecture includes elaborate stained glass windows. Another
very common use of light in art is in shadow puppetry. Here the
projections of shadows from puppets are used to create moving images.
Another interesting angle to study the light art is the
understanding of modern photography and motion pictures. With
the invention of electrical artificial light, possibilities were expanded
and many artists began using the light as the main form of expression, instead
of just as a vehicle for other forms of art. In Geneva, Switzerland, The
Funds for Contemporary Art of the City and Canton of Geneva initiated a project
of public art. The Neons Parallax envisages the achievement of seven
luminous installations, each one conceived by a different artist on the roofs
of the buildings located at the edge of the Plaine de Plainpalais .
Today lights have evolved to be called intelligent light.
Lights which move to the tune of the music you are playing, some creating
imagery, neons flashing at parties and laser cracking up smoke.
Which one do you like the most and why? Leave your thoughts
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