Lichtführung
Lichtführung refers to the deliberate management of light in a space or scene to shape perception and function. It encompasses the direction, distribution, intensity, color, and quality of light with the aim of guiding attention, revealing form, and creating atmosphere. The concept is central in fields such as theatre, film and photography, architecture, interior design, and urban lighting.
In theatre, the lighting designer develops a lighting plan that determines which surfaces and actors are lit,
In film and photography, Lichtführung describes how the director of photography shapes light to model textures,
In architecture and interior design, Lichtführung considers daylight integration and artificial lighting to define space perception,