Books like Drawing Scenery by Giovanni Civardi

Learn to render the human figure with precise anatomy, accurate perspective, and proportion—without a live model—by building solid stick‑figure foundations, as Andrew Loomis demonstrates in this classic illustration guide.

"This new edition offers a truly breathtaking range of hand-rendered and computer-generated drawing styles and techniques. Extensively revised and updated to address recent developments in computer technology, it combines clear, step-by-step technical instruction with more than 900 illustrations. Featuring work from such leading architects as Tadao Ando, Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Ricardo Legorreta, and Richard Meier, this one-of-a-kind visual reference is an outstanding source of guidance and inspiration for students and professionals at every level."--BOOK JACKET.

"The urban sketcher's ultimate guide to drawing buildings! Whether it's a suburban street scene or a vast city skyline, learn all the skills you need to improve your sketches and capture the essence of your surroundings wherever you are - from seaside ports to bustling urban markets. With Archisketcher as your guide, not only will you develop your understanding of perspective, colour theory and composition, but you can also learn all about important architectural features and styles. Features inspirational artwork from 40 international urban sketchers. Includes insights and tips for sketching everything from architectural monuments, like La Sagrada Familia, to everyday urban street scenes in English suburbia. Highlights five major architectural landmarks and shows you how other sketchers have approached and interpreted these icons, inspiring you to have a go yourself! Learn to identify common architectural features such as doric columns, buttresses and rose windows."--Publisher's description.