Scrawled Shortcuts through the Research Maze
Physics
Encyclopedia of Physics
Is light a wave or a particle? Neither, although it has some properties of both waves and particles. To find out more…
Ref 530.03 E563e 2005
Religion
Encyclopedia of Religion
“Let there be light,” (Genesis 1:3). Creation stories of many religions begin with light. Polytheistic religions often include gods of light. Religious symbols related to light abound. Wondering why?
Online or Ref 200.321 E56e 2005
Art
Oxford Art Online
Have you ever tried to paint light? A description of techniques for doing so, light and its symbolism in art through history, and more are explained in this article, which has a lengthy bibliography, conveniently divided by subtopic.
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Philosophy
Routledge Encyclopedia of PhilosophyStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
As with most philosophical subjects, there are no easy answers about light---but there are two online encyclopedias of philosophy to help! Neither has an article solely devoted to light, but you’ll find summaries of the insights of Aristotle, al-Suhrawardi, Patrizi, & others by searching for “light” as a keyword.
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Poetry
Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry
Poets have plenty to say about light--as a metaphor and related to the physical, spiritual, philosophical or artistic theories of their era. Choose from 900 poems with the subject of light--300+ are available with text. Enjoy!
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