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The Colours of Light/ by Tadao Ando, Richard Pare & Tom Heneghan

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Phaidon, 1996.Description: 263 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 071483999X
Other title:
  • Tadao Ando
  • Tadao Ando architecture
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 720.92 AND 21 21477
LOC classification:
  • NA1559.A5 A4 1996
Summary: "The Colours of Light" is a collaborative work by renowned architect Tadao Ando, photographer Richard Pare, and writer Tom Heneghan. This multi-disciplinary book explores the profound relationship between architecture, light, and the natural environment, particularly in the context of Ando’s architectural philosophy and designs. The book delves into the aesthetic and experiential aspects of light as it interacts with Ando's minimalist yet deeply expressive architectural forms. Through a series of essays, visual documentation, and thematic explorations, it elucidates how light not only shapes space but also evokes emotional responses. Richard Pare’s stunning photographs serve to illustrate these concepts, capturing the interplay of natural light, shadows, and structure in Ando’s works. The book invites readers to appreciate the essential role of light in architectural design and human experience, reflecting on themes of serenity, spirituality, and the transient nature of beauty.
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"The Colours of Light" is a collaborative work by renowned architect Tadao Ando, photographer Richard Pare, and writer Tom Heneghan. This multi-disciplinary book explores the profound relationship between architecture, light, and the natural environment, particularly in the context of Ando’s architectural philosophy and designs.

The book delves into the aesthetic and experiential aspects of light as it interacts with Ando's minimalist yet deeply expressive architectural forms. Through a series of essays, visual documentation, and thematic explorations, it elucidates how light not only shapes space but also evokes emotional responses. Richard Pare’s stunning photographs serve to illustrate these concepts, capturing the interplay of natural light, shadows, and structure in Ando’s works. The book invites readers to appreciate the essential role of light in architectural design and human experience, reflecting on themes of serenity, spirituality, and the transient nature of beauty.

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