Light Science: Physics & the Visual Arts (Undergraduate Texts in Contemporary…

Description: About this productSynopsisIntended for anyone with an interest in the visual arts and assuming no prior knowledge of physics, this introduction presents the science of light--that is, the science behind what and how we see. The approach emphasizes phenomena rather than mathematical theory and the joy of discovery rather than the drudgery of derivations--the opposite of "heavy science". Numerous simple experiments are included. 260 illus.Intended for students in the visual arts and for others with an interest in art, but with no prior knowledge of physics, this book presents the science behind what and how we see. The approach emphasises phenomena rather than mathematical theories and the joy of discovery rather than the drudgery of derivations. The text includes numerous problems, and suggestions for simple experiments, and also considers such questions as why the sky is blue, how mirrors and prisms affect the colour of light, how compact disks work, and what visual illusions can tell us about the nature of perception. It goes on to discuss such topics as the optics of the eye and camera, the different sources of light, photography and holography, colour in printing and painting, as well as computer imaging and processing.Visual arts depend on light to communicate, and an understanding of the physical properties of light and colour should enhance the communication for both the artist and the viewer. This book is intended for students in the visual arts and for others with an interest in art, but with no prior knowledge of physics. It presents the science of light - that is, the science behind what and how we see.Product IdentifiersISBN-100387988270ISBN-139780387988276eBay Product ID (ePID)127387329Key DetailsAuthorChristopher J. Chiaverina, Thomas D. RossingNumber Of Pages442 pagesSeriesUndergraduate Texts in Contemporary PhysicsFormatHardcoverPublication Date1999-09-24LanguageEnglishPublisherSpringerPublication Year1999Additional DetailsNumber of Volumes1 vol.Copyright Date1999IllustratedYesDimensionsWeight39.3 OzHeight0.4 In.Width7 In.Length9.3 In.Target AudienceGroupScholarly & ProfessionalClassification MethodLCCN99-018390LC Classification NumberQC350-467QC630-648TADewey Decimal535Dewey Edition21Table Of ContentOur World of Light and Color.- The Mystery of Light.- Reflection.- Refraction.- Interference and Diffraction.- Light Sources.- Polarized Light.- Color Vision.- Holography.- Photography.- Computer Images.- Optical Recording, Communication and Photonics.- Symmetry in Art and Nature.- Visual Illusions.Reviews...aspects of this book are gems and I felt almost driven to want to develop a course which might be based on sections of it...the authors show deep knowledge of and empathy for their material. It is fascinating and close to inspirational...the experiments are the crowning glory and make the book worth every penny for the university teacher of light and optics. This is brilliant stuff. --The PhysicistâŠaspects of this book are gems and I felt almost driven to want to develop a course which might be based on sections of itâŠthe authors show deep knowledge of and empathy for their material. It is fascinating and close to inspirationalâŠthe experiments are the crowning glory and make the book worth every penny for the university teacher of light and optics. This is brilliant stuff. --The Physicist…aspects of this book are gems and I felt almost driven to want to develop a course which might be based on sections of it…the authors show deep knowledge of and empathy for their material. It is fascinating and close to inspirational…the experiments are the crowning glory and make the book worth every penny for the university teacher of light and optics. This is brilliant stuff.--The Physicist

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