Physics in the Arts

Physics in the Arts, 3rd Edition, is an undergraduate textbook by Pupa U.P.A. Gilbert that provides an accessible exploration of physical phenomena for non-science majors and science enthusiasts. It offers an alternative pathway to scientific literacy by linking the physical principles of sound and light to music, photography, and the visual arts.

Core subjects include the nature of light, reflection, refraction, lenses, and color vision, alongside additive and subtractive color mixing. Acoustic discussions examine periodic oscillations, sound waves, vibrating strings, and musical instruments.

The volume received a 2022 Textbook Excellence Award (College) from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association. To assist learning, the text provides in-text solutions alongside online practice problems and demonstration videos.