From the Renaissance to the present day, perspective has been a constant in architectural writing and illustration. This exhibition explores how perspective spans truth and illusion, linking the disciplines of art, architecture and mathematics.
Perspective drawing has been applied to the art of building for centuries and used as a tool to evoke illusory architectural spaces: a way of seeing which became a way of building. By translating three-dimensional space onto a two-dimensional surface, it has become the ultimate quest to depict realistic impressions of a complex world.
Informed by RIBA’s vast collection, Sam Jacob Studio has redesigned the Architecture Gallery at 66 Portland as a conceptual, interactive space, where the visitor becomes a participant within the space of representation, while viewing original drawings and rare books by some of the most talented designers in history.
This is the first solo exhibition in an institution by Sam Jacob Studio.
The exhibition features a specially commissioned film developed in collaboration with Shedworks and additional material on loan from Drawing Matter.
Events programme
A programme of events for adults, children and young people are scheduled throughout the duration of the exhibition. View the full programme of events
Opening times
Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm
Tuesday: 10am to 8pm
Sunday: Closed
Special Edition Collage
View Sam Jacob's Special Edition Collage created especially as part of this exhibition.
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