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Light and dark are
relative perceptions of light. Architects use the concept of light and
dark as they create visual interest on a building by choosing shapes
that create a sensation of depth. When some shapes stick out, they leave
others in shadow. Narrow openings often appear dark, as in a tunnel,
and broad, flat spaces look light. Materials can be used to vary the
light quality of a building. For instance, a band of tinted windows
gives the illusion of a dark space wrapping around a building. |