Earth:Accent lighting
Accent lighting focuses light on a particular area or object.[1] It is often used to highlight art or other artifacts.[2] Common types of accent lights include wall sconces, floodlights, recessed lights, torchère lamps, or track lighting. The brighter light from the accent lamp creates visual interest to a room. Accent lights may also be used in practical applications to shine light on a stairway, such as in movie theaters, or to light walkways. Some accent lights aren't made to shine on a particular object, but are themselves a piece of art with a self-contained light source. Often made with Tiffany glass,[3] these serve as a piece of functional decor for a home.
Accent lights can also be used outdoors as guides for pathways or to spotlight garden art.[4]
References
- ↑ "Lighting Definitions". Mavin Dyck. http://www.marvindyck.com/lightingdefinitions/Accent.htm.
- ↑ "Basic Types Of Lighting". Lighting Fundamentals. American Lighting Association. https://www.alalighting.com/Lighting-Fundamentals/3-Types-of-Lighting.aspx.
- ↑ "Accent lights with Tiffany Glass". https://www.google.com/search?q=accent+tiffany&espv=2&biw=1280&bih=899&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=ntSKVaySCsX8oATmx4DYBg&ved=0CCQQsAQ.
- ↑ "3 Basic Types of Lighting". HGTV. http://www.hgtv.com/remodel/mechanical-systems/3-basic-types-of-lighting.
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