Binnenplaats met toren en de buste van Zachary Boyd op het oude universiteitsgebouw van de universiteit van Glasgow before 1891

This is an anonymous architectural drawing of the courtyard, tower, and Zachary Boyd bust at the old Glasgow University building. Observe the composition, which is structured around contrasting levels of detail. The right page contains two distinct photographs. The upper image focuses on an arched passageway framing a dark, undefined space, with a bust positioned above. The lower image shows the tower. Both images show detailed architectural features and are rich in textural information. These starkly contrast with the left page, where the images are fainter. The architectural forms lack distinct outlines. This juxtaposition invites a semiotic reading. The contrast between clarity and ambiguity creates a sense of temporal distance and invites a meditation on institutional memory. Consider how these formal qualities—the interplay of light, shadow, and varying degrees of definition—construct meaning within the artwork. It is not just a record of the building, but a commentary on perception and memory.