Interieur van de Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milaan c. 1860 - 1880

This is a photograph of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan, captured by Giorgio Sommer. The sepia tone and stereoscopic format create a sense of depth and evoke the 19th century. The architecture is characterized by the repeated arches, windows and lines that draw the eye deep into the image. The glass roof creates a web of lines, merging structure with light. This play with perspective and symmetry destabilizes conventional spatial perception, inviting viewers to question fixed viewpoints. The composition reflects structuralist principles, revealing an underlying order. Sommer uses a semiotic system of signs to interpret the architecture. Arches symbolize transition, windows represent insight, and converging lines suggest progress. Sommer captures not just a place, but the cultural aspirations and philosophical inquiries embedded within it. The stereoscopic effect adds another layer, playing with perception to highlight the cultural significance of architectural space. As an artwork, its formal qualities are not just aesthetic but also symbolic. The photograph becomes a site of ongoing interpretation, inviting us to reconsider our relationship with space, history, and meaning.