Reading List for KS3 Art

/ Gargoyles
Written by an academic and stonecarver, it is the perfect introduction to this fascinating subject. Gargoyles aims to provide a concise introduction to the stone carvings often found on religious and secular buildings in Britain from the medieval period to the modern.
/ Impressionism
13 Artists Children Should Know
Presenting a variety of impressionist art, this inviting book shows young readers how painters from Claude Monet to John Singer Sargent introduced impressionist styles of painting and so changed the course of art
/ Fauvism
Les Fauvres (the wild beasts) was the nickname given in 1905 to a group of painters led by Henri Matisse and including Derain, Vlaminck, Braque and Dufy. This work offers a reappraisal of this popular movement and discusses all its aspects - the artists, their works and their achievements.
/ FreeHand
Sketching Tips and Tricks Drawn from Art
Creating stylish sketches by hand is easy and fun with this inspiring guide.Freehand breaks down basic drawing techniques into bite-sized chunks, and reveals their practical application in dazzling examples by today's coolest artists
/ Draw Paint Print Like the Great Artists
Includes short and accessible facts about each artist's life and works that are followed by creative projects that Marion has devised based on the artist's particular techniques.

Reading List for KS4 Art

/ Obey: Covert to Overt
The Under/Over-Ground Art
The seminal artist's recent art and poster works, and his triumphant return to his street-art roots with murals, all in work never before published. OBEY: Covert to Overt showcases his most recent evolution from works on paper to grander art installations, cross-cultural artworks, and music/art collaborations. The book also includes his ubiquitous streetwear and chronicles his return to public artworks. His signature blend of politics, street culture, and art makes Fairey unlike any other subculture/street artist working today.
/ GCSE Bitesize Art & Design Complete Revision and Practice
EVERYTHING you need to SUCCEED.
/ How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs
Offers step-by-step demos and instruction on drawing the various elements of portraiture using reference photos and the grid method to create renderings of family and friends.
/ A World of Artist Journal Pages
Presents over one thousand art journal pages by 230 artists using mixed media techniques, including interviews in which the artists discuss the sources of their inspiration.
/ Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs
Photography is now more popular than ever thanks to the rapid development of digital cameras. Suitable for this new wave of DSLR dabblers and amateur snapshooters, this title contains no graphs, no techie diagrams and no camera-club jargon. It inspires readers through iconic images and playful copy packed with hands-on tips