Drawing Under the Dome

Draw inspiration from Melbourne’s iconic Royal Exhibition Building in this immersive drawing workshop.

Presented in partnership with the Italian Australian Foundation, this ninety-minute session explores the Italian origins of linear perspective and its lasting impact on how we represent architecture and space.

Led by artist Richard Payne, the session introduces participants to the breakthroughs of fifteenth-century art, including Filippo Brunelleschi’s invention of classical linear perspective, and how Renaissance artists such as Masaccio, Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael used this system to create depth and harmony in their work.

As participants sketch beneath the opulent dome and detailed interior of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed building, they will learn practical techniques for observing light, form and spatial depth, and see the Royal Exhibition Building through a new artistic lens.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own preferred drawing materials; however a selection of supplies will be available on the day.

This program has been made possible thanks to the generous support of the Italian Australian Foundation.