Lighting

Chapter 9 in Launching the Imagination holds a wealth of information on lighting. While many of the techniques that are discussed cover the medium of sculptures, this could also be applicable to computer based art, paintings, and photographs. For example, one would want to be conscientious of light placement when putting together artwork such as a photomontage on the computer. Paintings and photographs are also important areas to be aware of lighting. This is because the light source can contribute or take away from a piece of art. An example of this in a sculpture is figure 9.53, "Head of Abraham Lincoln" by Daniel Chester French. Below is a similar idea: