The paper deals with the issue of the influence of daylight on the creation of architecture in the terms of designers` play with light in the architectural space. Using the examples of contemporary realizations of some art museums, the work demonstrates the impact of exploration and experimentation conducted by the creators of visual arts on the design styles and architectural solutions. It also reveals the historical continuity of the use of light manipulation in architecture.

The paper deals with the issue of the influence of daylight on the creation of architecture in the terms of designers` play with light in the architectural space. Using the examples of contemporary realizations of some art museums, the work demonstrates the impact of exploration and experimentation conducted by the creators of visual arts on the design styles and architectural solutions. It also reveals the historical continuity of the use of light manipulation in architecture.