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Diagonal Quote by Dan Flavin

“A piece of wall can be visually disintegrated from the whole into a separate triangle by plunging a diagonal of light from edge to edge on the wall; that is, side to floor, for instance.” quote by Dan Flavin
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“A piece of wall can be visually disintegrated from the whole into a separate triangle by plunging a diagonal of light from edge to edge on the wall; that is, side to floor, for instance.”

Dan Flavin

About This Quote

Source Installation: Light Sculpture, 1974

Describes a visual effect where a diagonal light creates a separate triangular shape on a wall.

In simple terms: Light can isolate shapes.

Key Takeaway

Use light to highlight geometry.

Themes

art perception light geometry

Mood

contemplative artistic

Type

visual conceptual

When to use this quote

  • gallery design
  • stage lighting
  • architectural illumination

Key Concepts

visual perception spatial division installation art

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does lighting alter perception of space?
  • What emotions does the isolated triangle evoke?
A Different Perspective

Effect depends on viewer's perspective.

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