STUDY OF THE TRANSFORMABILITY OF ARCHITECTURAL FORM UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIGHT AND SHADOW

<p><em>The paper presents a study on the transformability of architectural form under the influence of light and shadow as key elements of visual perception, experience, art, and architecture. Through the analysis of examples where these factors are the primary determinants of the appearance of architectural form, the study demonstrates the principle of shaping ambiance and evoking specific emotions. The study of the transformability of form perception is illustrated through a series of photographs of the same architectural structures (or their segments) taken at different times of the day. These photographs served as the primary means of expression in the research on the influence of light and shadow on architectural form. Visual perception, as a complex process of experiencing shape and space, although primarily linked to the sense of sight, does not function in isolation from other senses, previously acquired knowledge, experiences, and emotions. It consists of a set of impressions and understandings of the observed object, which change depending on the movement of the observer. Among the numerous factors that influence the visual perception of architectural form, light and shadow stand out as dominant, playing a crucial role in its transformability and experiential quality.</em></p>