A noun, architectonics refers to the scientific study of architecture. It includes musical, literary, and artistic structure.

The definition is quite appropriate for this photograph I made at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, one of the most technically and architecturally advanced performing arts centers in the world.

I admire the graceful lines and simplicity of the solitary, lighted candles on tables nestled in the curve of the wall. The walls are not normally this color; there was a wash of blue light from below.

Photograph copyright 2012 Larry F. Levenson. All rights reserved.