The Depth of the Shadow: From Physics to the Psyche Whether it is a dark shape on the pavement or a hidden corner of the mind, a "shadow" is more than just an absence of light. It represents the boundaries of what we see, what we hide, and what we have yet to discover. 1. The Physics of Presence
: In art and photography, a "form shadow" is the soft darkness on the side of an object facing away from the light, revealing its mass. A "cast shadow" is the shape thrown onto another surface, defining the relationship between the object and its environment. shadow
In psychology, the concept of the —popularized by Carl Jung—refers to the unconscious parts of our personality that we "disown" because they don't fit our conscious self-image. The Depth of the Shadow: From Physics to