Light in a socio-cultural perspective

The awareness of 'light' as both a concept and a phenomenon existed long before it became a matter of scientific interest.

This volume investigates the many ways in which light has been conceptualized throughout history.

Employing different methodological approaches derived from various disciplines in the humanities, the essays gathered here situate the concept of light within discourses on gender, religion, intellectual life, politics, art, and digital culture.