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Art Techniques
A ‘light drawing’ by Picasso
5. Light as art Often thought of as a fairly modern technique, the artistic use of light has actually been common since the 4th century in a form with which we are all familiar - stained glass windows. In 1949, Picasso (1881 - 1973) discovered the potential of light as an art form and subsequently created a series of ‘light drawings’. More recently, light has been used by artists to sculpt and shape exhibition space, creating atmospheric, intangible works of art that engulf the viewer, making them a living part of the installation.
FINE ART COLLECTOR AUTUMN 2013
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