Luminaires
Lighting is not just about the source itself. There is always some sort of fixture or LUMINAIRE to house the light source and there must be a way to control the light, either by turning it on or off or adjusting the output. Those ancient shells, rocks, pottery, and terra cotta from which flames emitted were actually the first crude light fixtures or luminaires.
Later, throughout the 19th century and the early 20th century when gas lighting was popular, there needed to be ways to house the flame for aesthetic, visual, and safety reasons such as controlling the flame and the resulting brightness.
Gaslight Fixtures
A gaslight fixture
Gaslight fixtures were ornate and decorative whether they were used outdoors or indoors. Echoing the design themes of the times, they integrated well into contemporary architecture. Strangely enough, even while the incandescent lamp was gaining ground, new developments in the gaslight continued.
Let's take a look at some more MILESTONES in lighting in the 20th century.
Luminaires
Lighting is not just about the source itself. There is always some sort of fixture or LUMINAIRE to house the light source and there must be a way to control the light, either by turning it on or off or adjusting the output. Those ancient shells, rocks, pottery, and terra cotta from which flames emitted were actually the first crude light fixtures or luminaires.
Later, throughout the 19th century and the early 20th century when gas lighting was popular, there needed to be ways to house the flame for aesthetic, visual, and safety reasons such as controlling the flame and the resulting brightness.
Gaslight Fixtures
A gaslight fixture
Gaslight fixtures were ornate and decorative whether they were used outdoors or indoors. Echoing the design themes of the times, they integrated well into contemporary architecture. Strangely enough, even while the incandescent lamp was gaining ground, new developments in the gaslight continued.
Let's take a look at some more MILESTONES in lighting in the 20th century.
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