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In Physics there is a paradox when discussing the weight of light. Light, which is composed of protons, has no mass and can’t weigh anything. However, Albert Einstein taught us that light carries momentum in the form of energy. His equation, E = mc2, revealed that mass and energy are different forms of the same thing.

Throughout history artists have studied, implemented, and incorporated light in their artwork. Caravaggio used the chiaroscuro technique, transfixing subjects in bright shafts of light and darkening shadows. This technique created such a dramatic effect that the viewer was …