The author, Arthur Guptill, was an architect and the stated purpose of this series of books was to help people in these professions. But in reading the table of contents, Part One of this book deals with object drawing in outline, light and shade in object drawing, free hand perspective, life drawing, cast drawing, and drawing animals. Part Two concentrates on buildings, interiors, furniture, grated tones, outdoor sketching, framing your drawing etc. The many illustrations are wonderful!!