Can you see the Light as art?

Can you see the Light as art?

 

The cosmopolitan society and modern cities flare up the night with lights. Colors are everywhere at night. The lights from the neon signs are nothing but visually catchy and considerably deserve the chance for second glance or even a stare. Neon signs are made of luminous tubes that contain the inert gas called neon at a low pressure. These signs are crafted by bending glass tubes to form shapes and figures. In terms of the principles and elements of art, neon signs are considered non conventional art forms. They have the line, shape, color, value and so on. Neon signs are often two-dimensional and have catchy and flaring colors that glow brightly given a higher voltage. In making neon signs, a skilled worker or possibly a neon artist uses glass bender, neon or tube bender. The manufacturing process is considerably technical and includes several mechanical processes such as heating, welding, melting, and others. Electricity makes neon signs work.

The use of line, space and balance is simple as it only forms letters or icons that represent a certain thing. Neon signs are primarily used as marketing and advertising tools. The subject matter is usually the nature of the business. It is purely commercial or to draw attention of potential clients. Given this function, the neon signs are representational. The traditional role of the artist exemplified is the creativity. Neon signs are art in its own nature. It gives pleasure to the eyes similar to those of the mainstream arts. In the metro, the night is dark but the lights of the neon signs let people’s eyes feast on the luminosity and magnificence of this unusual art. Now, can you see the Light as art?

 

 

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