PROGRAMME
LABORATORY : Theoretical and Practical Workshops
- Illusionary perspective as a tool to design the architectural space
- Representation of the illusionary space and integrated digital survey techniques
- Decorative painting and architectural trompe l’oeil techniques
The LABORATORY is structured in ’slots’ : 2 per day of around 4 hours each, for a total of over 30 hours of intensive learning .
Each ‘slot’ focuses on a specific topic delivered through an initial short conference based on architectural scientific research, followed by practical intensive work on individual canvas.
Highly specialized SYLLABUS to impart the basic knowledge of the complex art of illusionary perspective by training creative minds to ‘think’ the space and break physical limits
A UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE which transforms participants’ vision of the architectural space
EACH PARTICIPANT LEARNS:
- the traditional artistic techniques of the illusionary art of Architectura Picta
- To analyze and comprehend the tricks of Architectura Picta o the basis of scientific research
- How to regenerate Architectura Picta in a modern language and use it in contemporary settings
RETURNING PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW A DEDICATED ADVANCED SYLLABUS
FINAL ARTISTIC INSTALLATION: A perspective sketch drawn on the basis of scientific measurements obtained by the university of Florence 3d survey is divided into parts, each transferred on a large canvas and assigned to each participant. At the end of the event these parts are assembled to form a collective large artistic installation, then exhibited in Trinita’ dei Monti.
SCHEDULE :
THURSDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2026
AM: registration and presentation
A.Pozzo and Perspectiva Pictorum et Architectorum: drawing exercise ‘’follow the master instructions’’
Practical worshop
PM: Analysis 3D digital and photogrammetry survey (Prof. S. Bertocci, University of Florence)
Practical workshop
FRIDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
AM. Illusory Perspective: techniques and expedients, point of view
Practical workshop and introduction to the traditional techniques of decorative painting according to 2 main schools of decoration: velatura ‘ (glazing), ‘full colour’ (a corpo)
PM : elements of classical architecture
Practical workshop
visit to Chiesa di S.Ignazio to admire Pozzo’s masterpiece
SATURDAY 19th SEPTEMBER
AM : Anamorphosis, aberrations, optical illusions
Practical workshop
visit Chiesa del Gesu’ to admire another of Pozzo’s masterpieces
PM: Shadows of classical orders, scale of colours
Practical workshop
Optional dinner- Cappella Orsini
SUNDAY 20th SEPTEMBER
AM: Fake and real architecture
A.P. and the ideal City
Practical workshop
PM : Conclusions and setting up of artistic installation
Architectura picta Project Competition: announcement of the winners