lighting

lighting, light produced by artificial means to allow visibility in enclosures and at night. For stage lighting, see scene design and stage lighting.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Early Sources of Artificial Lighting
• The Introduction of Gas as a Fuel
• Electric Lighting Comes of Age

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