architectural painting

Architectural paintings are murals with an illusory, architectonic enlargement of space.

Mock architecture such as this was already known in Pompeii. It was first brought into common usage during the Renaissance, again in Italy, where is was introduced as a discipline. It also influenced the Baroque artists north of the Alps.

The three-dimensional perspective in architectural painting using grey paints was practised in grand style during the 18th century.

The perfect craftsmanship and imaginative intuition of the decorative painters of those days are almost never attained today. Architectural painting helps the viewer to recognise and understand the perspective of the picture. It is also often used to form a frame round a motif.

Only perspective can produce a stunningly real impression of depth. A convincing perspective is the best means of connecting created scenes to the architectural areas. With the help of techniques to imitate materials, architectural painting can be emphasised to perfection.

Hoyos-Trauttmansdorff are experienced specialists in architectural painting.