light in art

Discusses the roles of light and color in artistic expression, in visual representation, and in shapes and space, and presents step-by-step demonstrations of the use of light and color in the depiction of objects, the human figure, and landscape using several kinds of media.

Showcases eleven masterpieces by a variety of painters including Vermeer, Turner, Whistler, Monet,and others, looking at them in full and in detail to discover how the artists used the elements of light and shadow in their work. Includes suggested activities.