Abstract

The focus of this research is to explore the relationship of pictorial space and architectural space. How does architectural space influence pictorial space? Do the pictorial space and the experiments conducted in these art works influence architectural space? Is it possible to find a system to unfold pictorial space into architectural space? Is the compositional space within a Persian miniature based on an orthogonal system while the compositional space in Renaissance art is based on a perspective system? These questions are answered by the study of spatial classifications in Italian Renaissance and Persian (Seljuk) art and architecture. The analysis takes form of three dimensional computer constructions of miniature paintings and renaissance paintings. The 3D construction of the Persian miniatures are viewed through an orthogonal camera and the 3D construction of the Renaissance paintings are viewed through a perspective camera indicating that an accurate visual reconstruction of the space is only possible using the particular camera views.