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Light in sacred architecture
Light in sacred architecture

Author(s): Jurij Kryworuczko
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu w Białymstoku
Keywords: light; sacred architecture; temple; structure; space; tradition

Summary/Abstract: Described are the traditional means for the embodiment of theological and architectural nature of light in the spatial organization of Christian churches. Basic principles and tools for the spatial organization of lighting environment in the Ukrainian temple buildings are given. The importance of natural and artificial light for the creation of structure and space of the church is found. Revealed are the regularities for the church lighting environment in the temporal dynamics of worshiping; disclosed are the tools to transfer principles of the traditional church lighting practices to modern temples.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: 13
  • Page Range: 99-137
  • Page Count: 39
  • Language: Ukrainian