Vandens funkcijos architektūroje: istorinis aspektas
Water Functions in Architecture: Historical Aspect

Summary/Abstract: This article considers the place of water in architecture and discusses historical aspect of its representation in the Lithuanian landscape architecture. As a composing element of landscape architecture, water reflects different aesthetic concepts and functional attitudes of various historical periods. Water is used not onlyin landscape architecture (artificial ponds, isles, etc.) but also in the objects of small architecture (fountains, bridges, etc.). New approach to this design element (e. g. water in Wright’s building Falling water) opens the opportunity for the expansion of space forms and creation of unusual artistic effects. In the contemporary architecture, such water appliance unites newest technologies and landscape, causes aesthetic attractiveness and engenders emotions. In the Lithuanian architecture water is seldom used. This can be explained by some historical, cultural and psychological circumstances.

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