Brutalism and How it Relates to Principles of Design

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Shadow In comparison to light, shadow can be used to create different geometries, spaces, and hierarchies. However, shadow hides other elements away as opposed to highlighting them. In brutalist architecture, shadow is also used to create a certain hardness and sharpness, especially when juxtaposed with light.

Wooden dowel sculpture Illustrating "Shadow"

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Karaburma housing tower, 1963. by rista sekerinski. Belgrade, serbia

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