
Made of Light
The Art of Light and Architecture
Birkhäuser Verlag GmbH
1st Edition
Published on 23. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
231 pages
978-3-7643-6860-9 (ISBN)
Description
Our visual world is made of light. We light to see and to communicate. We light for security, to create mood and atmosphere, to enhance and entertain. Where natural light fails man has learned to improvise, constantly developing new technologies to illuminate art and architecture.
Our visual experience and emotional reaction to buildings is shaped by the control of light and shadow. Light is increasingly integrated into the fabric of buildings and becomes a part of the architecture. Jonathan Speirs and Mark Major are experienced, award-winning Lighting Architects working internationally at the forefront of lighting design. This vividly illustrated book explores the influences that inspire their work. It investigates the basic properties and qualities of light, presents a sketchbook of ideas and observations, and includes an in-depth interview.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Basel/Berlin/Boston
Switzerland
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional/practitioner
Product notice
Klappenbroschur
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 30 cm
ISBN-13
978-3-7643-6860-9 (9783764368609)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Jonathan Speirs and Mark Major are experienced, award-winning Lighting Architects working internationally at the forefront of lighting design. This vividly illustrated book explores the influences that inspire their work. It investigates the basic properties and qualities of light, presents a sketchbook of ideas and observations, and includes an in-depth interview.