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What does light mean in art?

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What does light mean in art?
Light is a universal symbol in art that gives the piece a three-dimensional and realistic feel.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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Joyeux - neon light art
By Mary Jo McGonagle
Located in New York, NY
red, coral pink, violet, turquoise, emerald green, promo blue and light blue. Custom commission is
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plexiglass, Neon Light

Arcangelo, Interior Photography, Contemporary Artwork, Light Art Photography
By Gina Soden
Located in Deddington, GB
Hahnemühle Fine Art Baryta 325gsm Giclee print, a premium quality paper, which is perfect for Gina Soden's
Category

2010s Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Digital Pigment, Paper

Jenny Holzer, Inflammatory Essays 3 - LED Sculpture, Light Art, Text-based Art
By Jenny Holzer
Located in Hamburg, DE
Jenny Holzer (American, b. 1950) Inflammatory Essays 3, 1982/2002 Medium: Electronic tri-color mini-LED panel, with anodized aluminium housing, incl. power adapter Dimensions: 10.1 x...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

LED Light

Sunset From the North of Sweden. Nordic Light Art
Located in Stockholm, SE
convinced of his path as an artist, despite not receiving formal art education. Encouraged initially by his
Category

1920s Naturalistic Landscape Paintings

Materials

Laid Paper, Oil

Submerge, Interior Photography, Derelict Building Artwork, Light Art Photography
By Gina Soden
Located in Deddington, GB
in here, most of it crumbled on to the floor. I loved the light coming in from above and with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Color Photography

Materials

Paper, Digital Pigment

"Repetition" Chryssa, Greek Female Artist, Abstract, Neon Light Art Study
By Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
Located in New York, NY
breathing, she inserted neon light, and for the first time, this material became an art medium. From that
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Graphite, Paper, Charcoal, Watercolor

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