Space, time and light - three forms of light and space-forms in Asia

Zainal Abidin, Siti Norzaini and Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen (2020) Space, time and light - three forms of light and space-forms in Asia. Cultural Syndrome, 2 (1). pp. 48-58. E-ISSN 2685-3825

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Abstract

There are key ‘forms’ and intensities of natural light when discussed and presented as characteristic archetypical principles in key regions in Asia. Terms used to create certain ‘patterned’ outcomes in terms of the lit environment, and with regards to ancient to modern spaces in Asia are summated as ‘dazzled, dappled and difused’ light. These three intensities or descriptive terms reflect the multivaried climatic conditioned within the Asian region, which traverse the harshness of the tropical sun to the diffused dimness of the temperate climatic sites. Under regions of the tropics, the intensity and sunpath of the tropics are orchestrated by ancient manipulatorbuilders such as the case of concux temples of Angkor Wat, at the monumental scale and are discussed as organic and informal dappled sunpaths and gardens in the tropical villages and gardens of India and Malaysia. The diffused light stratagem is discussed with regards of the famous writing ‘In praise of shadows. Modern cases are discussed that represent these three forms of light and its orchestration in space.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2521/83240
Uncontrolled Keywords:	dazzled, diffused, dappled, light, ancient, Asian
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA190 History > Ancient architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA190 History > Modern architeture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2695 Architectural drawing and design > NA2794 Daylighting. Illumination of buildings N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA4100 Special classes of buildings
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Applied Arts and Design
Depositing User:	Dr puteri shireen jahnkassim
Date Deposited:	23 Sep 2020 16:56
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2020 14:38
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/83240

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