Psychology of Light Flashcards
_____ is the feelings, attitudes, and images people have of different places, peoples,
and environments. The images people have in their heads of where places are
located are called perceptual or mental maps.
Perception
_____ is the active psychological process in which stimuli are selected and organized into
meaningful patterns.
Perception
_____ is the process of becoming aware of something through the senses and achieving
understanding of it; the process of interpretation based on sensation
Perception
Lighting has a major impact on the _____
Gestalt
Rooms without _____ cause people to feel listless and depressed
Contrast
What are the 3 elements/types of light?
- Ambient Light
- Focal Glow
- Sparkle
______ light plays a vital role in synchronizing internal biological rythms with eternal lighting and dark enviornments
Ambient Light
The type of light that draws attention. Wether it be a surface, object, detail or person
Focal Glow
_____ lighting patterns viewed as monotonous and boring
Uniform
At what angle is lighting best?
45-90 degrees
Light just above the ____ is best
Horizon
Is side periphery lighting okay?
Yes!
Environments that are complex, crowded,
asymmetrical, novel, unfamiliar, surprising
or random are?
Such as a club or daycare
High-load/ high contrast
Environments that are simple, uncrowded,
symmetrical, conventional, familiar,
unsurprising or organized.
Such as a hospital and lobby
Low-load/ low contrast
What establishes the emotional setting?
Brightness
