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Virtual galleries offer artists and curators a unique opportunity to showcase their work online. They allow visitors to view and interact with artwork in a way that traditional websites cannot match. One popular library used to create such experiences is Three.js. It provides developers with powerful features to render 3D graphics within web browsers.
In this guide, we will walk you through the basics of creating a virtual art gallery using Three.js.
Getting Started
Before diving into the tutorial, make sure you have the latest version of Node.js and npm installed on your computer. Next, create a new folder for your project and navigate into it via the terminal. Initialize a new Node.js project by running npm init, then install the following dependencies:
- three — The official Three.js repository
- webpack — Module bundler for modern JavaScript applications
- webpack-cli — Command-line interface for Webpack
- webpack-dev-server — Live reloading development server
- html-webpack-plugin — Automatically generates HTML files for webpack projects
