Expression of Light

Name: Expression of Light
ISBN: 9787553774336

许东亮Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press · ChinaNov 2018

3.7

Word count: 97K words
Chapters: 38
ISBN: 9787553774336

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Summary

Expressing Light is an introductory book to the lighting design process. Combining text, images, and drawings, the author explains in accessible terms the history, development, and scope of lighting design, and outlines how the work content of a lighting design project is expressed from concept to completion. The design cases collected in the book include public buildings, urban landscapes, interior spaces, and light installation art, covering everything from concept sketches and design expression to implementation and finished results. From perceiving natural light to understanding the need for artificial light, from the development of light source and luminaire technology to the transmission of lighting design expression, the author hopes that reading the whole book will open a path to understanding and entering lighting design, help more people in related professions understand the lighting design industry, promote its healthy development, and raise the professional level of lighting design for cities and architecture.

Editor's review

Expressing Light is a professional work focused on lighting design, and its author, Xu Dongliang, is a pioneer and practitioner in China's lighting design field. This book is not a simple collection of case images but a systematic exposition of the narrative logic and emotional atmosphere of light in space. Drawing on his rich project experience, such as lighting design for major events including the Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo, Xu Dongliang deeply integrates theory and practice, exploring how light defines space, guides emotion, and shapes a city's nighttime image. The book's analysis of technical parameters and design processes is rigorous and clear, while also full of humanistic reflection, emphasizing that lighting design should serve human experience and the spirit of place. For professional readers, it offers an actionable methodology and industry insight; for enthusiasts, it opens a window to understanding the aesthetics of urban light and shadow. Substantial in content and distinctive in perspective, the book is a rare summary of thought and practice in the field of lighting design.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Practitioners and students in architecture, landscape, and interior design
Researchers in urban lighting planning and public art
General readers interested in the aesthetics of light and shadow and nighttime urban culture
People involved in cultural tourism project planning and spatial creation

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking simple lighting arrangement tips or home renovation guides
Readers expecting large numbers of color renderings rather than in-depth textual discussion

Reading tips

Reading in chapter order is recommended, first building an understanding of basic lighting design concepts before delving into technical details
While reading, observe your local city's nightscape and compare it with the book's design principles to deepen understanding
For technical terms or case backgrounds, consult online materials for further reference to gain a more well-rounded understanding

About the publisher

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Jiangsu Phoenix Science and Technology Press chiefly publishes academic monographs in science and technology, practical science and technology books, popular science readers, and lifestyle books, focusing on the life sciences and environmental sciences while also covering art, architecture, fashion, and inspirational growth. Representative books in the catalog include Li Ruzhen's Jing Hua Yuan (Flowers in the Mirror), Taine's Philosophy of Art, Fu Lei's Twenty Lectures on Masterpieces of World Art, John Gould's Atlas of Asian Birds, Wang Yicheng's Flower Museum (Second Edition), as well as An Illustrated New Interpretation of Yuan Ye and Liang Sicheng on Ancient Chinese Architecture: Illustrated Edition, alongside the Chinese-English bilingual Father and Son: Chinese-English. Its author resources include Li Ruzhen, Taine, Fu Lei, John Gould, Wang Yicheng, Zhao Nong, Plauen, and Li Wenhao. The press is characterized by combining academic and popular science with art appreciation, architecture and garden, and practical lifestyle books, with an emphasis on rich illustrations and accessible presentation of classic works.

版权信息
作者简介
前言
光的感悟
自然的光
建筑的光
生活的光
光的历程
光源进化
灯具发展
设计流变
布光表达
平面布光
立面布光
剖面布光
三维表现
光的设计
细部设计
模拟计算
出光研讨
现场检证
光的案例
哈尔滨大剧院
成都101研究所
成都华润万象城
中关村西区部分景观
云台山云台阁
无用生活空间
老西门窨子屋
南京市城市景观照明建设导则
郑东新区照明总体规划
杭州奥体中心
光毯
光绘1865
万里江山（LED装置）
光塔
项目索引
参考文献

FAQ

What is the book's Douban rating?

According to available information, the book currently has no rating on Douban. As a specialized field book, it has relatively few followers and reviews, but existing reader comments generally consider the content professional and thought-provoking.

Does the book include many actual project cases?

Yes. The author interprets a number of well-known domestic and international projects, but the focus is on analyzing design thinking and decision-making processes rather than simply showcasing results.

Can non-professional readers understand it?

Some chapters involve professional concepts, but the author emphasizes logic and readability in expression, and the discussion of light's emotional and cultural dimensions is quite universal. Non-professional readers can read selectively.

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About the author

许东亮 Author

Xu Dongliang is an author about whom limited public information is available, and whose writing centers on the field of design. The two works held in the collection, The Ideal State of Light: Exploring Light and The Expression of Light, show that he focuses on light as a design element and on how it is presented in space and visual experience. The words "exploring" and "expression" in the titles suggest two complementary approaches: one inquires into the nature and possibilities of light, the other translates ideas about light into a perceptible design language. Such subjects usually require both technical understanding and aesthetic judgment, and the writing tends to fall between design essays and professional discussion, serving practitioners as well as general readers interested in light environments. Although his nationality, dates, education, and career cannot be confirmed, the works themselves offer the main window into his thinking: using light as a thread, they discuss how ideal design concepts can become concrete expression. Given the limited material, more information is still needed about his life and his actual influence in the design field.