Exhibition on the elective, sem 1, Ghent
ARCHITECTURE & ART
REVERSE PERSPECTIVE
HISTORY/THEORY/CRITICISM
Architecture & Art – Reverse Perspective, is a joint research and teaching initiative by Dr. Philosopher Volkmar Mühleis and Wim Goes exploring alternative ways to evoke depth in Art and Architecture.
Since the Renaissance, Western spatial representation has been dominated by the rules of linear perspective, a system where space is fixes, depth is calculated and interrelations are pre-defined.
This linear perspective is challenged by introducing Reverse Perespective, historically present in Byzantine iconography, Cubism, and contemporary art. (e.g. David Hockney, Henri Matisse, etc.)
In Reverse Perspective, interaction, time, and movement are invited in: emphasizing the viewer’s active role in shaping spatial perception, both mentally and bodily.
This interdisciplinary elective is open to master’s students in both architecture and art. (LUCA School of Arts and KU Leuven, Campus Sint-Lucas)
The elective combines theoretical investigation with a practical excercise.
Students engage in a personal project within a chosen medium, supported by critical reflection, group discussions, and insights from guest lecturers. Through these methods, students develop an in-depth understanding of Reverse Perspective