The Inverse Perspective in Byzantine painting
The Inverse Perspective in Byzantine painting

Summary/Abstract: The inverse perspective is a method of representing spatialdepth used only in Byzantine painting. It is different from Renaissanceperspective (a method of realistic, conventional, subjective, subject to asingle point of view).The inverse perspective, with two-dimensional axonometricrepresentations, is more complex, offering multiple possibilities ofsymbolization.Various theories have considered either optical-geometric aspect orartistic-cultural aspect as the main factors that generated it. But they havenot led to a unified conclusion.This study highlights the common elements of these theories, bringingtogether the two issues and providing a philosophical-religiousinterpretation.

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