Landscape Sketching (1917)

Landscape Sketching is a book written by the Army War College in 1917. It is a comprehensive guide to sketching landscapes aimed at military personnel who may need to quickly and accurately depict terrain during wartime. The book covers topics such as the use of perspective shading and color as well as specific techniques for drawing trees rocks and water. It also includes tips for sketching from observation as well as from memory and imagination. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of sketches and diagrams and includes exercises for readers to practice their skills. Overall Landscape Sketching is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of landscape sketching whether for military or civilian purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.