Art of Light and Shadow Reflected in Architecture

Abstract:

Architecture is a kind of art and the substance of architecture lies in space. Based on the change of light and shadow the plane and elevation scheme of the school history Museum was designed in detail. When the space of building is no longer drawn conclusion with the traditional entity enclosing, light gives architectural space new vitality, and creates a variety of architectural space artistic conception. The different architectural mood which is brought about by the change of light and shadow is analyzed and compared. The result shows the art of light and shadow should be embodied constantly during the design. These can provide valuable references for initial architectural scheme design.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 357-360)
• Pages: 100-103
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.357-360.100
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Jie Zhao*
• Keywords: Architectural Artistic Conception, Architecture Art, Light, Shadow, Space

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