Accenting Light to Create a Focal Point

Accenting light and the use of natural light can produce grand effects on objects of art, sculpture and ornamental objects.

A painting in it colors makes use of light and is dependent upon lighting for its effectiveness. Accent light brings value and focus to a painting enhancing it's colors.

Lighting molds and models a work of art, sculpture or ornamental object. The direction and distribution of light influence the appearance and masterfully creates a focal point to it's subject.

Aside from the modeling of an ornament, light effects areas of the home interior such as walls and ceiling, bringing contrasts to the main interior, highlighting beams, cornices and the entire architechtural structure.

The appearance of a painting under daylight and accenting light is quite startling. The appearance of a sculpture or painting depends upon the dominant direction of the light and the amount of accent light.

The direction of dominant light determines the general direction of the shadows; the solid-angle of the light-source affects the character of the edges of the shadows; and the accent light accounts for the brightness of the shadows.

The variations of these factors affect the appearance or expression of three-dimensional objects. Therefore the position of a sculptured object with respect to the window or use of accent lighting and the amount of light are important.

The use of accenting light is easily controlled in direction, distribution, and color, and draws upon it enhancing it's subject. Accent lighting sets the tone, mood and function to the home interior, creating a subtle effect to it's ornamental suitor.

A decorative scheme in which accent lighting is used produces an interior which is very charming, striking balance and beauty to it's subject. The decorator is able to produce a certain mood to the interior by varying the distribution of light values, therefore enhancing the artistic integrity of art, sculptures and interior design.

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