TY - JOUR
TI - The role of light in formation of a traditional image of architectural space
AU - Dyda, Iryna
TI - The role of light in formation of a traditional image of architectural space
AB - 
	The natural sun light has always been an active factor in formation of local architectural traditions. The sun path impacts the settlement planning, building architecture, and interior zoning, comprising main elements of the architectural identity. In the folk architecture, the light played a symbolic, compositional or decorative role. In particular, eastern orientation of the altar in Ukrainian churches added symbolical lighting effects to the interior, while reflection of the sun light on church domes emphasized the magnitude of the building. The traditional south orientation of the front façade of houses actually resulted in a colorful, irregular composition of the Ukrainian village, contrast coloristic image of buildings and distinctive image of the scenery. Since the architecture of the Eastern European region is closely connected to the landscape, with the light as one of the main elements, its role in formation of the regional identity should be evaluated appropriately.
VL - 2017
IS - 18/2017
PY - 2017
SN - 1731-2442
C1 - 2543-8700
SP - 156
EP - 160
DO - 10.4467/25438700SM.17.017.7607
UR - https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/artykul/the-role-of-light-in-formation-of-a-traditional-image-of-architectural-space
KW - light
KW - architectural traditions
KW - identity
KW - architectural space