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Название журнала на английском
ISSN 2500-0802
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RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ORGANIZATION OF THE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF URBAN AREAS

Orlova L.N. 1 Butyrevskaya I.N. 2
1 The administration of state protection of objects of cultural heritage of the Nizhny Novgorod region
2 Nizhny Novgorod state University. N.I. Lobachevsky
The analysis of the organization of artificial lighting of urban areas in the historical perspective. First proposed phased classification and identified five stages of its development: the period of origin (ancient times – 450 AD), the formation of (V–XVIII centuries.) Development (XIX c.), Conservation (in the beginning of XX. – Mid the twentieth century) and the modern period (mid-twentieth century – beginning of XXI century). The role of artificial light in the formation of architectural spaces that have caused the ratio of functional and aesthetic qualities at different stages of evolution. Into account the following characteristics of the stages: upgrading lighting, new features, change the architectural appearance of the city-light. Disclosed is an urgent need in the professional organization addressing the full visual environment in the evening aspect of the integrity of the multi-functional structure of the city.