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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.

Color + Lack Thereof

Color can influence the overall mood of an art piece. The value, hue, tint, shade and palette can all factor into the feeling of its experience.

In brutalist architecture, color is often not used. The lack of color is representative of brutalism's context. In this case, color can be distracting or incite unprecedented emotion. In regions where brutalism congregated, society was better kept plain and unprovoked. The most likely color to have been utilized is red, as it was used as a symbol of power and strength.