A couch is a piece of furniture designed to seat two or three people. Couches are usually upholstered (covered in fabric), with arms and a back for leaning against. Some couches recline or pull out to form a bed... Read more
A throne is a large, heavy chair, often elaborately decorated with jewels, precious metals, and expensive clothes. Thrones were usually used by kings, queens, pharaohs, and... Read more
A chair is a common piece of furniture throughout the world. It is also one of the most ancient. The oldest known chairs date to about 2600 B.C.E. and were from ancient Egypt... Read more
Today, the table is a basic article of furniture found in nearly every home around the world. The table is a flat surface supported by various sorts of legs. The table has been used since at least the seventh century B.C.E. - nearly 3,000 years... Read more
A church is a building used for religious activities, typically by a Christian denomination. Many traditional churches are laid out in the shape of a cross. As you can see from this drawing guide, several sections of the church jut out in different directions, forming the four-pointed shape... Read more
Beds are pieces of furniture used for sleeping. Different types of beds have been used throughout history, many very unlike the beds we know today. Some were simple piles of rugs or sacks stuffed with straw, while others were huge and elaborately carved... Read more
Creak! Does the idea of a creaky door send chills up your spine? Or does an open door remind you of the colorfully painted rowhouses of your favorite childhood television series? In literature, doors are often used to represent choices and the outcomes the character must face... Read more
In Egyptian mythology, the Sphinx was a creature that had a human head and the body of a lion. In one legend, a winged Sphinx asked the riddle, “What is it that has one voice year becomes four-footed and two-footed and three-footed?” The Sphinx would eat anyone that could not give the proper answer... Read more
Since the 1800s, the World's Fair has been held every few years in countries around the world. Each of these fairs lasts for about six months and exhibits the latest industrial, cultural, and scientific... Read more
The igloo is an icon of the far north, especially the Arctic regions of Alaska, Greenland, and Canada. The term is from an Eskimo word meaning "house," and igloos still serve as temporary winter homes for... Read more
Today, the image of a schoolhouse is iconic of education itself. The concept of schools - formal groupings of students - existed as far back as... Read more
The above words can be found on a plaque at the Statue of Liberty. This statue stands on Liberty Island near New York City. It depicts a... Read more
Big, bustling cities have become a part of the global culture. Some cities are iconic. Paris is known as the City of Love; Tokyo is often called the Neon City. Other famous... Read more
Lighthouses are buildings, usually including a tower, that in the past helped sailors to find their way and avoid hazards, such as submerged rocks. Read more
In many parts of the world, the idea of a haunted house is one of many cultural superstitions. Scary haunted houses are popular during Halloween... Read more
Would you like to learn how to draw the Eiffel Tower? Oui? This easy, step-by-step architectural drawing tutorial can show you how. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks... Read more
Massive castles are a sight to behold. At first they were build to protect the inhabitants and the surrounding areas. Read more
Where would you like to live? You can design your dream home when you learn how to draw a cartoon house. With the aid of this easy, step-by-step drawing guide, you might even be on your way to a career...
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