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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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Beautiful handmade claylike piece with warm light
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
of art. They are driven by the optical and physical sensation materials become on their unique
Category

2010s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Clay, Gesso, Resin, Wood, Pigment

504 - With Neon - Commission Piece
By Punk Me Tender
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully vibrant piece with neon message of magic. Background painted in artists' signature
Category

2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

LED Light, Neon Light, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Come With Me - Street Art, Urban, Graffiti, colour pop
By Courty
Located in London, GB
  technical  expertise  that  culminates  in  a  beautifully  crafted  light  art piece that aims to
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Glitter, Board

Limitless Light Sculpture by Ango, Unique Handcrafted Lighting Piece
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
, the piece is a continuous flow of light, and the free form of Limitless is the actualisation of a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Modern Marquetry and Back Light Glass Wall Piece
By Orfeo Quagliata
Located in Naucalpan, Edo de Mex
eucalyptus veneers amongst others. Back light glass pieces fabricated under Orfeo Quagliata's "Barcode
Category

2010s Mexican Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Wood

Venetian Light Jazz Piece - contemporary, figurative landscape of city of Venice
Located in Hamburg, DE
"Venetian Light Jazz Piece" is a 2020 unique oil on canvas painting by German mid-career artist
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cotton Canvas, Pencil

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