CHURCH OF LIGHT: BETWEEN MODERNITY AND TRADITION
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https://doi.org/10.18830/issn2238-362X.v14.n1.2024.08Keywords:
Tadao Ando, Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, Church of the Light, In Praise of Shadows, Japanese Architecture.Abstract
This article explores the intersection between modernity
and tradition in Japanese architecture through
the analysis of works by the renowned architect Tadao
Ando, with a particular focus on the Church of
the Light. Using Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s essay “In Praise
of Shadows” as a point of contrast and comparison,
this study seeks to identify and discuss the characteristics
of traditional Japanese architecture that persist
in contemporary practices. Through a qualitative
approach, the analysis reveals how Ando integrates
concepts such as the interaction between light and
shadow, materiality, and spatial simplicity in his designs,
thus reflecting a cultural continuity adapted
to the needs and context of modern Japan. This article
contributes to a broader understanding of Ando’s
work and offers insights into how elements of traditional
Japanese aesthetics can be reinterpreted in a
modern architectural context.
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