Directional Lighting

Definition

Directional lighting refers to the use of light sources that come from a specific direction, creating shadows and highlights on objects. It is an important technique in art that helps create depth, volume, and mood.

Related terms

Chiaroscuro: Chiaroscuro is an artistic technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark areas to create three-dimensional forms.

Backlighting: Backlighting occurs when the main source of light comes from behind the subject, creating silhouettes or highlighting edges.

Rembrandt Lighting: Named after the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn, Rembrandt lighting is characterized by a small triangular area of light on one side of the subject's face while keeping most of it in shadow.