Lighting- Simply Devine
- bcrovetti
- Feb 6, 2016
- 1 min read
The article focuses on the importance and simplicity of light. Lighting, at different times of the day, is able to illuminate different parts of the basilica. For exmaple, "The effect of light on the perception of space is also used to direct the attention of the congregation toward the altar in the chancel, in accordance with the church's liturgical principles, and give a sense of proximity to the proceedings." Gaudi's ties with nature make this basilica amazing; his use of sunlight alone produces spiritual vibe that is impossible to paint alone.
The image below shows the lighting patterns in the morning visiting hours.
image: "Barcelona - La Sagrada Familia - RVCH Photography." RVCH Photography. N.p., 10 Oct. 2015. Web. 06 Feb. 2016.
The image below shows the patterns of color that result from afternoon sunlight.
image: "La Sagrada FamÃlia Ceiling - Picture of Barcelona Private Tour Guide - One Day Tours, Barcelona - TripAdvisor." La Sagrada FamÃlia Ceiling - Picture of Barcelona Private Tour Guide - One Day Tours, Barcelona - TripAdvisor. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Feb. 2016.
image: "La Sagrada Familia - Barcelona, Spain." Kararos at Play. N.p., 08 May 2015. Web. 06 Feb. 2016.
UT Library Print:
Foges, Chris, et al. "Simply Divine: Lighting." Architectural Record 202.5 (2014): 159-76. ProQuest. Web. 6
Feb. 2016. Print.
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