A deep yet accessible analysis of the physics of light and sound, and how our eyes and<br>ears detect them, is not only intellectually enjoyable, but also useful to understand and<br>interpret the world in which we live, all the phenomena that take place around us, and how<br>we perceive them. In short, how we interface with our planet, its inhabitants, and their<br>creations. Understanding the physics of light and sound may also increase the appreciation<br>for works of art and for art itself, and even stimulate the artists among the readers to deepen<br>their knowledge of their media, of how people interface with them, and perhaps improve<br>their art production.<p>* Offers an alternative route to science literacy for those interested in the arts, music and photography * Popular science book with wide readership beyond the classroom at an accessible level * Material covered at a level appropriate for self-study or as a complementary textbook * For teaching purposes, all figures in the book as well as hints on how to build labs <b>(including seven new labs in March 2012!)</b> are provided at <U>http://www.elsevierdirect.com/companion.jsp?ISBN=9780123918789</U>.</p>