Illumination may refer to:

Science and technology

* Illumination, an observable property and effect of light * Illumination (lighting), the use of light sources * Global illumination, algorithms used in 3D computer graphics

Spirituality and religion

Divine illumination According to divine illumination, the process of human thought needs to be aided by divine grace. It is the oldest and most influential alternative to naturalism in the theory of mind and epistemology. It was an important feature of ancient Gre ...

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

, the use of light and shadow in art *

Illuminated manuscript An illuminated manuscript is a formally prepared document where the text is often supplemented with flourishes such as borders and miniature illustrations. Often used in the Roman Catholic Church for prayers, liturgical services and psalms, the ...

, the artistic decoration of hand-written texts * '' The Damnation of Theron Ware'', a 1896 novel by Harold Frederic, first published in England as ''Illumination'' * ''Illuminations'' (poetry collection), by French poet Arthur Rimbaud

Music

Albums

* ''

Illumination! ''Illumination!'' is a 1964 album by the Elvin Jones/Jimmy Garrison Sextet, featuring John Coltrane Quartet bandmates Jones, Garrison and pianist McCoy Tyner playing with alto saxophonist Sonny Simmons, flautist Prince Lasha and baritone saxopho ...

'', 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 Stones ...

'' * ''Les Illuminations'' (Britten), a song cycle setting poems of Arthur Rimbaud * "Illumination", by Heaven 17

Other uses

* Illumination (company), an American film and animation studio