From the course: Universal Principles of Design
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Top-Down Lighting Bias
Hi. I'm William Lidwell, and this is Universal Principals of Design. In this movie: Top-Down Lighting Bias; putting your design in the best possible light. From the time of its dedication in 1922, the lighting of the Lincoln statue at the Lincoln Memorial was of particular concern to its designer, Daniel Chester French. The original lighting cast Lincoln's face in a ghostly fashion. Electric lighting was installed in the late 1920's which showed Lincoln as French intended, day and night. French followed up with photos to the commission responsible for the memorial, showing exactly how the statue should be lit: from the top left, giving the impression of lowered thoughtful brows; and how it should not be lit: from the bottom. What you're seeing here are two identical 3-D models of the Lincoln statue; one lit from the top, and one lit from the bottom. These images have not been altered in any other way. The difference in perceived facial expression is dramatic. Unfortunately for French,…
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