Duomo Di San Gerlando 1893

Giuseppe Barberis created this drawing of Duomo Di San Gerlando with ink on paper. The composition is structured by the architectural elements, using vertical lines of the buildings to create a sense of height. The light source illuminates the facade, producing stark contrasts between light and shadow, enhancing the structural depth and detailing. Barberis employs hatching and cross-hatching to define forms and textures. These graphic techniques create a semiotic system where lines function as signs, denoting material and spatial relationships. This representation invites reflection on how architectural forms are perceived and interpreted through graphic means. Consider the way Barberis uses linearity to translate a three-dimensional structure onto a two-dimensional plane. This drawing transcends mere representation, becoming an exploration of form and perception.