Lighting

Question 1

Daylight; achieved by using windows, skylights, or light shelves.

Answer 1

Natural Light

Question 2

Light from electrical sources, and is man-made

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Artificial Light

Question 3

also known as background lighting; provides a uniform level of illumination for a general level of visibility

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General Lighting

Question 4

lighting designed to provide a relatively high level of illumination over a small area

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Local Lighting

Question 5

provides localized light in specific areas for specific tasks

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Task Lighting

Question 6

a key element of creative lighting design, these reveals color, texture, and formed by highlighting and painting specific objects around us.

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Accent Lighting

Question 7

used to emphasize an object by illuminating with a strong light

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Highlight

Question 8

illuminates something from behind in order to enhance depth or to separate the subject from its background

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Backlight

Question 9

light coming or produced from the side

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Sidelight

Question 10

diffused light that produces little contrast and poorly defined shadows on the subject

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Soft Light

Question 11

direct light that produces high contrast and distinct shadows on the subject

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Hard Light

Question 12

also known as orientation or utility lighting, this provides visual information for our safety and comfort

Answer 12

Information Lighting