Lessons Learned from the architecture and Urbanism Drawings

There is a considerable convergence between architecture and visual arts. Therefore, the techniques used in one can be useful in the other one. In three-dimensional spaces, architecture and sculpture’s similarities are prevalent. In two-dimensional environments, however, architecture has profound similarities to that of painting. In this paper, we use the descriptive-analytical methodology to discuss these similarities and convergences. Through investigation and study of painting masterpieces that are related to buildings or spaces, as drawing objects or as the backdrop of the paintings, the visual aesthetic principles were extracted to operationalize them in architecture and urban design drawings. In conclusion, we can realize those specific techniques, such as stylistic, instrumental, detail-related and presentational in painting can be used in architectural drawings. Utilization of the explored visual points from the paintings can enhance the execution and performance of architectural drawing especially in relation to the artistic matters.

Keywords:

Architectural Painting , Urban Design , Architecture , Drawing , Visual Principles and Techniques