Light is Art

The lighting at the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna, Italy is amazing. The ceiling is comprised of colorful tiles, a leading example of early Christian Byzantine art in the western world. The mosaics appear to glow—a fitting dynamic for a church. However, spotlights are required as there isn’t enough sunshine available to show off the ceiling. Regardless,  I was trying to take a photo of the ceiling along with everyone else when I spotted this open door to the side where outdoor light was pouring in, making the shot equally compelling, if not more so. The bottom line is that natural light is art in itself and it isn’t ancient, it is now.