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The Properties of Light through the art of Mary Pratt

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The Properties of Light through the art of Mary Pratt

Grades 4–12

Mary Pratt (1935–2018) was fascinated by light, and she represented this passion in her masterful paintings. This guide aims to show the connection between this careful observation and understanding in an artistic sense and the world of science and optics.

  • Learn how light and objects interact
  • Identify light in painting
  • Following light’s path

Science, Physics, and more

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