Rothko Chapel - intentionally subdued interior lighting

The Rothko Chapel is a non-denominational chapel housing 14 large paintings by Mark Rothko; its interior lighting is intentionally low and diffuse to create a contemplative atmosphere around the paintings. Visitors commonly note the chapel's unusual perception of light and color resulting from the combination of Rothko's dark canvases and the building's controlled, indirect illumination. The site is a noted example of how architectural lighting is used to shape subjective visual experience.