Unit Summary 4

Light and color are often very noticeable in a space. They can be used to make a space seem larger or smaller, warmer or cooler, light or heavy. The absence of color can make a room feel cold and eerie, an abundance of color or lighting can make a space confusing and uncomfortable. Light and color need to be balanced in order to make a space more enjoyable or evoke the correct response.

In this unit we looked at a few art galleries, these spaces had an absence of color on the walls so that guest could focus on the art that was being displayed. The rooms that had art on display also had lighting that was meant to direct attention to the art. The lights were mounted so that it was at the best angle to highlight the art.

Light can really manipulate a space, it sets the mood of the space and works alongside the other elements. Color contributes the tone of a space and also works along with the principles and elements. They also work in conjunction with scale as they can manipulate the perceived size of space.Space can be analyzed and described using light and color.