![]() ![]() Oily animals (birds and fish) were also used as lamps after being threaded with a wick. Hundreds of these lamps (hollow worked stones) have been found in the Lascaux caves in modern-day France, dating to about 15,000 years ago. Lamps typically used animal or vegetable fats as fuel. ![]() These lamps were made from naturally occurring materials such as rocks, shells, horns and stones, were filled with grease, and had a fiber wick. Prehistoric people used primitive oil lamps to illuminate surroundings. As early as 400,000 years ago, fire was kindled in the caves of Peking Man. With the discovery of fire, the earliest form of artificial lighting used to illuminate an area were campfires or torches. Lighting can also be an intrinsic component of landscape projects.įor a chronological guide, see Timeline of lighting technology. Indoor lighting is usually accomplished using light fixtures, and is a key part of interior design. Proper lighting can enhance task performance, improve the appearance of an area, or have positive psychological effects on occupants. This can save energy in place of using artificial lighting, which represents a major component of energy consumption in buildings. Daylighting (using windows, skylights, or light shelves) is sometimes used as the main source of light during daytime in buildings. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing daylight. Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve practical or aesthetic effects. Acropolis of Athens illuminated at night Illuminated cherry blossoms, light from the shop windows, and Japanese lantern at night in Ise, Mie, Japan Daylight used at the train station Gare de l'Est Paris Low-intensity lighting and haze in a concert hall allows laser effects to be visible For simulated 3D lighting, see Computer graphics lighting. For the song, see Artificial Light (song). ![]()
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