A glimpse of light in the visual arts and the dance

This article presents ideas on the use of light in the visual arts and dance. On the former, the work of Robert Irwin, James Turrell and Christian Boltanski will be explored. Installations by the three artists will be analysed and contextualized in terms of light function. In dance, views from and about William Forsythe will be shared as an example of a popular choreographer that investigates lighting design. Considerations on a piece by Akram Khan will be also presented to approach contemporary tendencies in dance lighting. The conclusion summarizes points of convergence and distance between the works cited which aim to serve as an inspiration to artists of all fields.