Illumination may refer to:

Science and technology

* Illumination, an observable property and effect of

light Light or visible light is electromagnetic radiation that can be perceived by the human eye. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), corresponding to frequencies of 750–420 te ...

Illumination (lighting) Lighting or illumination is the deliberate use of light to achieve practical or aesthetic effects. Lighting includes the use of both artificial light sources like lamps and light fixtures, as well as natural illumination by capturing dayl ...

, the use of light sources *

Global illumination Global illumination (GI), or indirect illumination, is a group of algorithms used in 3D computer graphics that are meant to add more realistic lighting to 3D scenes. Such algorithms take into account not only the light that comes directly fro ...

, algorithms used in 3D computer graphics

Spirituality and religion

* Divine illumination, the process of human thought needs to be aided by divine grace *

Illuminationism Illuminationism (Persian حكمت اشراق ''hekmat-e eshrāq'', Arabic: حكمة الإشراق ''ḥikmat al-ishrāq'', both meaning "Wisdom of the Rising Light"), also known as ''Ishrāqiyyun'' or simply ''Ishrāqi'' (Persian اشراق, Arab ...

, c.q. Illuminationist philosophy, a doctrine according to which the process of human thought needs to be aided by divine grace *

Divine light In theology, divine light (also called divine radiance or divine refulgence) is an aspect of divine presence perceived as light during a theophany or vision, or represented as such in allegory or metaphor. The term "light" has been widely used ...

, an aspect of divine presence

Arts and media

Illumination (image) Illumination is an important concept in visual arts. The illumination of the subject of a drawing or painting is a key element in creating an artistic piece, and the interplay of light and shadow is a valuable method in the artist's toolbox. ...

, the use of light and shadow in art * Illuminated manuscript, the artistic decoration of hand-written texts * ''

The Damnation of Theron Ware ''The Damnation of Theron Ware'' (first published in England as ''Illumination'') is an 1896 novel by American author Harold Frederic. Set in upstate New York, the novel presents a portrait of 19th-century provincial United States, the religious ...

'', a 1896 novel by Harold Frederic, first published in England as ''Illumination'' * ''Illuminations'' (poetry collection), by French poet Arthur Rimbaud

Music

Albums

* '' Illumination!'', 1964 album by the Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison Sextet * ''Illumination'' (Walter Davis, Jr. album), 1977 album by American jazz pianist Walter Davis, Jr. * ''Illumination'' (The Pastels album), 1997 album by the Scottish band The Pastels * ''Illumination'' (Paul Weller album), 2002 album by English singer Paul Weller * ''Illumination'' (Earth, Wind & Fire album), 2005 album by American R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire * ''Illumination'' (Robert Rich album), 2007 * ''Illumination'' (Tristania album), 2007 album by Norwegian gothic metal band Tristania * ''Illumination'' (Miami Horror album), 2010 album by Australian group Miami Horror * ''Illumination'', a 2012 album by Jennifer Thomas

Songs

* "Illumination", by Gogol Bordello from their 2005 album '' Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike'' * "Illumination", by Lindsey Buckingham from his 2011 album ''

Seeds We Sow ''Seeds We Sow'' is the sixth solo album by American musician and Fleetwood Mac vocalist-guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, released on September 6, 2011. It is his first to be self-released. With the exception of She Smiled Sweetly, a Rolling Stone ...

'' * ''Les Illuminations'' (Britten), a song cycle setting poems of Arthur Rimbaud * "Illumination", by

Heaven 17 Heaven 17 are an English new wave and synth-pop band that formed in Sheffield in 1980. The band were a trio for most of their career, composed of Martyn Ware (keyboards) and Ian Craig Marsh (keyboards) (both previously of the Human League), and ...

Other uses

Illumination (company) Illumination (formerly known as Illumination Entertainment) is an American computer animation studio, founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007. Illumination is owned by Meledandri and the Illumination brand is co-owned by Universal Pictures, a divis ...

, an American film and animation studio