What is the term for the depiction in art of the sun's rays shining through or behind clouds? This phenomenon. Sometimes believed to be a form of theophany. Wikipedia has an article about it, but I can't remember the name to look it up. Thank you.
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese on Jul 30, 2009 - 14 answers

What are some great examples of paintings that make dramatic use of light and shadow? [more inside]
posted by Neilopolis on Nov 2, 2008 - 25 answers

I have an irregularly shaped metal object that I want to light up from behind. I want to the lighting behind it to be very even. [more inside]
posted by dmd on Jun 8, 2006 - 11 answers

I want my life to be more "sensor-y" exciting. I could get a bunch of great art works (paintings and sculptures, say) but seeing them day in and day out my brain would filter them out. In a sense, I'm trying to make my apartment as much like being outdoors as possible, using technology. [more inside]
posted by Furious Fitness on Jun 2, 2006 - 12 answers