Artistic Perspective: Interior Spaces from Your Point of View
A course by Carlo StangaIllustrator and Architect
A course by Carlo Stanga, Illustrator and Architect
Learn to draw architectural spaces from your own perspective by exploring the classical rules of vanishing points
Perspective is a technique that helps us to depict exterior and interior spaces but it can also transform radically what lies in front of us. All we need is an open mind. Architect and Illustrator Carlo Stanga uses perspective to create artistic illustrations which have been exhibited around the world.
In this course, he guides you through the classic rules of artistic perspective for architectural spaces. Learn to draw interiors using vanishing points and bring your own personal vision to life.
This is Carlo’s second course with Domestika. In his first, Architectural Illustration: Capture a City’s Personality, he shares the techniques needed to illustrate a colorful cityscape. This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in capturing their favorite places in the form of illustrations.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 11 downloads
What Is Artistic Perspective and Why Is It Important?
5 minutes, 40 seconds
From Prehistoric Art to Greeks and Romans: Creating Vanishing Point Perspective
17 minutes, 8 seconds
Chinese Perspective and Differences Between Asia and Europe
5 minutes, 27 seconds
Perspective During the Middle Ages
15 minutes, 40 seconds
The 15th Century and the Revolutionary Vanishing Point Perspective 1
13 minutes, 30 seconds
The 15th Century and the Revolutionary Vanishing Point Perspective 2
11 minutes, 44 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Carlo Stanga, architect, illustrator, and your teacher for this course. Discover how he merged his passions for architecture and illustration into a career and find out about the fellow artists who have influenced him and his style.
Explore what artistic perspective is and why it’s so important. Then, delve into the history behind it with Carlo as your guide. Start with space representation in prehistoric times before moving on to the Renaissance period when the vanishing point perspective became a fixed theory.
Learn how to draw a simple vanishing point perspective with an interior space. Then discover how to add depth and effects using aerial perspective and shadows. Carlo demonstrates how to draw a scene with two vanishing points before discussing the importance of developing your own unique representation of reality.
Explore Carlo’s personal interpretation of perspective and hear his tips for finding your own vision and artistic language. To finish the course, he shares his tips on interior design representation that respects the characteristics and main features of a room as well as the objects inside it.
What is this course's project?
Illustrate an interior space of your choosing from a range of different perspectives.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in architectural illustration and improving their drawing skills.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required for this course.
You will need simple drawing tools like paper, a pencil, a straightedge, and a triangular ruler.
Reviews
- nadinevPLUS1 month ago
I enjoyed this course very much! Alot of simle, yet very practical and meaningful Tipps and Ideas. Very clear and understandable explaination. The most I enjoyed the first part, in which the history of perspective was explained.
- 5 months ago
Ottimo corso sulla prospettiva, dal punto di vista storico e poi direttamente al lato pratico. Consigliato!
- 5 months ago
Ter um dos meus artistas favoritos ensinando uma porção do que sabe é um previlégio imenso. Conteúdo excelente e, como arquiteto, desenvolvi uma nova visão sobre a ilustração dos espaços.
- 6 months ago
Excelente curso e ótimo artista e professor! Gostei muito das explicações simples e claras. Já havia feito outro curso com Carlo e gostei muito também. Estilo inigualável!
- 7 months ago
I absolutely loved this course! Carlo is a truly wonderful teacher. He is clearly so knowledgeable about art history and architecture and has such a delightful way of delivering all of the information and analysis in this class. Highly recommended!
After several years working in Architecture and Illustration separately, Carlo merged his two professions and became a leading expert in Architectural Illustration. He recently published a series of books with Moleskine, telling the illustrated story of 3 major cities: I am New York, I am Milan, and I am London, where he takes the reader on an immersive journey through each city, with illustrations of architecture, anecdotes, and the character that defines each city.
In 2019, he was a runner-up in the Creative Quarterly 55 for his illustration work in the book I am New York, and obtained the American Illustration Award 38. He holds a large number of awards for his work and has held personal exhibitions in New York and Milan. His long list of clients includes Trussardi, Moleskine, Lufthansa, Nestlé, Missoni, and more.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
The History of Space Representation
- What Is Artistic Perspective and Why Is It Important?
- From Prehistoric Art to Greeks and Romans: Creating Vanishing Point Perspective
- Chinese Perspective and Differences Between Asia and Europe
- Perspective During the Middle Ages
- The 15th Century and the Revolutionary Vanishing Point Perspective 1
- The 15th Century and the Revolutionary Vanishing Point Perspective 2
- U3
Working with Perspective
- How to Draw Simple Vanishing Point Perspective 1
- How to Draw Simple Vanishing Point Perspective 2
- How to Draw Simple Vanishing Point Perspective 3
- How to Improve the Simple Vanishing Point Perspective With Depth Effect
- How to Draw in Two-Vanishing Point Perspective 1
- How to Draw in Two-Vanishing Point Perspective 2
- How to Develop Your Personal Vision 1
- How to Develop Your Personal Vision 2
- U4
More than Perspective
- Your Personal Vision and Intrinsic Harmony
- Interior Design Representation
- FP
Final project
- Artistic Perspective: Interior Spaces from Your Point of View
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FAQs
This course is best for intermediate artists who have basic drawing skills and want to deepen their understanding of perspective techniques for architectural and interior illustration.
You’ll need paper, pencils, a ruler, and an eraser. Optional tools include ink pens and digital drawing software if you want to experiment with digital illustration techniques.
You’ll learn how to use one-point and two-point perspective, represent interior spaces, apply vanishing points and horizon lines, and develop both traditional and creative approaches to spatial depth in illustration.
Yes, the course teaches how to construct interior spaces and accurately draw furniture and architectural details using both one-point and two-point perspective methods.
Yes, you’ll gain skills in drawing architectural exteriors and cityscapes, applying advanced perspective techniques to create dynamic, realistic urban scenes.
The course explores both traditional and alternative perspective systems, including reverse perspective and rule-breaking strategies to encourage personal artistic expression.
Yes, you’ll learn principles that can be applied to digital illustration and animation, expanding your ability to create depth and spatial realism in various media.