oculus
An oculus is the round window installed at the top of domes to let in natural light. The designation is derived from the Latin for ‘eye.’ The round opening at the top of the dome of the Pantheon in Rome is the quintessential oculus.
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Windows: Overlapping and passing through
…“окно” (window), has its roots in the Latin word “oculus” (eye). The Large Glass has an area that resembles a peephole called “The Oculist Witness” (Témoins oculists). Thinking about it now, Duchamp c…
25 Mar 2024
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Shoei Yoh: A Journey of Light—Introduction
…ssing the sunlight shining through the Pantheon’s oculus, Yoh went on to formulate poetic interpretations of the physical properties of light, which he gave expression to through intricate constructio…
21 Mar 2024