Ingang van het oude universiteitsgebouw van de universiteit van Glasgow before 1891

This photograph captures the entrance of the old University building in Glasgow. The use of monochrome adds a timeless quality, emphasizing the structure's architectural form. The composition is dominated by the symmetrical façade of the building, drawing the eye to the centered entrance. This symmetry, however, is subtly disrupted by the play of light and shadow, particularly around the doorway and windows. The effect destabilizes any static reading, introducing a dynamic tension within the formal arrangement. The texture of the stonework is palpable, each brick and cornice rendered with clarity. Such attention to detail evokes questions about institutional permanence versus the fluidity of time and perception. The photograph challenges the viewer to consider how fixed structures also exist within a state of constant change. The building remains, but the image suggests its meanings are always in flux.