Reprint, with new foreword. Originally published: Boston : Bates & Guild Co., 1926.

Includes index.

"Architectural Shades and Shadows" by Henry McGoodwin is a classic and foundational textbook for architectural students on the principles of casting shades and shadows in architectural drawings. Published in the early 20th century, the book is a systematic and meticulous guide to a skill that was considered essential for architects before the advent of computer-aided design. McGoodwin's work is a manual for understanding the geometrical rules of light and its effects on buildings. It provides a clear, step-by-step methodology for accurately rendering the shadows cast by a building's form, helping architects to create more realistic and three-dimensional representations of their designs. The book includes numerous diagrams and examples, from simple blocks and prisms to complex architectural elements like columns, domes, and arches. Its enduring value lies in its focus on the fundamental geometric principles that govern how light interacts with form, a concept that remains relevant even in digital practice.