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

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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.

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Traces the historical development of lighting design ideas from the Renaissance to the present day.

Explains how different historical periods changed the methods used to produce light for performances.

Examines the evolution of the purpose and consensus behind lighting design throughout history.

Provides a detailed look at the basic components that form the foundation of the lighting design craft.

Offers a 500-year perspective on how the central ideas of the industry have changed over time.

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Release Date
12 February 2024
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03 August 2023

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