Focal Press - What Is Lighting Design? A Genealogy of Ideas

Understand the fundamental evolution of light through What Is Lighting Design?: A Genealogy of People and Ideas. Published by Focal Press, this book provides a deep look into the history of ideas that define the craft of lighting design. By tracing the origins of lighting design back to the Renaissance in the West, the text explains how each historical period has changed the way light is used in performance. Readers will learn how methods for producing light and the consensus on the purpose of lighting have shifted over time. The book explores different lighting design eras and the basic components that make up the field. By examining how central ideas have developed over the last 500 years, this work offers a clear perspective on the history and development of modern lighting practices.