Art Education and Instruction Books

This is a book that every student of architecture should keep in his or her backpack. It's also a book students may want to hide from their professors, for it explains many esoteric classroom subjects in a clear, simple, and often humorous way. 128 pages.

13 Architects Children Should Know introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them — from Christopher Wren and Frank Lloyd Wright to Le Corbusier, Mies van der Rohe, and Zaha Hadid, to name a few.

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampling of art history's most important movements, from Romanesque to Pop.

What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do different kinds of prints look so different from each other? These and other questions are explored in 13 Art Techniques Children Should Know.

Robert Henkes book offers a bountiful supply of inexpensive, short-term projects for junior and senior high art. This book is illustrated with many examples of good student work. A real boost to everyone who teaches art - substitutes, too!

Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, 50 Art Movements You Should Know offers a chronological journey through artistic revolutions, from Realism to the New Leipzig School.

A Work of Heart: A Year of 1st Grade Art Lessons is the second book in a series by author Janet Conlin that uses simple language, lots of pictures, and step-by-step instructions to guide teachers through a one-year art program for young students.

A Work of Heart guides kindergarten teachers through a one–year art program consisting of 21 lessons, each designed to be integrated with a variety of curriculum standards. Author — Janet Conlin. Paperback. 64 pages.

Introduce children to more than 50 great artists and their work with An Eye for Art, a lively family-oriented art resource. This treasure trove from the National Gallery of Art features work by Raphael, Rembrandt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Chuck Close, Jacob Lawrence, and Pablo Picasso.

Create beautiful, spontaneous artwork inspired by your surroundings — no matter where you are! <cite>Anywhere, Anytime Art: Crayon</cite> is an inspiring resource for artists of all skill levels. Fun and simple step-by-step projects teach you how to create your own works of art using crayons.

Originating in France after World War I, Art Deco quickly spread throughout Europe and America, and encompassed nearly every artistic medium from paintings and photography to furnishings and film. Art Deco: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is a highly accessible overview of the movement.

This book demystifies the elements of art and the principles of design in a format that is easily understandable for children and beginning artists.

A refreshing source of ideas for creating fine art with children, Art Lab for Kids encourages the development of every young artist’s own voice, marks, and style. Author ? Susan Schwake. Paperback. 144 pages.

Art Nouveau: 50 Works of Art You Should Know is an authoritative, accessible, and beautifully illustrated book that explores 50 of the most important works of the Art Nouveau movement, and shows how it impacted every artistic discipline, from architecture to graphic arts to painting to home decor.

<cite>Art Starts with a Line</cite> is a drawing handbook that begins with one of the most basic fundamental techniques: the line. Artists of all skill levels will enjoy learning the art of line drawing in an approachable, interactive way.

Art Workshops for Children is an invaluable guide to running workshops for kids, written by one of the world's most innovative workshop facilitators, Herve Tullet. It features a dozen workshops that fire children's imaginations, champion group bonding, and give visually pleasing results.

Written for young readers ages 9-12, the "Children Should Know" series introduces children to great artists, artworks, and architecture in a fun and engaging manner.

A full-color illustrated introduction to the lives and art of major artists developed especially for young students. Each DVD and companion book analyzes the reproductions of key master works, and children learn new ways to observe and think about art.

In Crystal Productions "Strategies for Learning Art Styles," students are challenged to observe the artworks, respond to questions, and reinforce their knowledge with interpretive activities. A complete answer guide, glossary of terms, and bibliography are included. Paperback. 72 pages.

Draw Fashion Now is a combination how-to guide and workbook that teaches the best techniques for illustrating modern fashion. Find your own unique style from professional fashion illustrator Danielle Meder. The book also includes two elegant paper dolls with high-fashion wardrobes.

Learn to draw a wide array of botanicals, floral forms, plant structures, and more in <cite>Draw Like an Artist: 100 Flowers and Plants</cite>. This essential visual reference is perfect for artists, urban sketchers, students, and anyone else looking to improve their realistic drawing skills.

Former art teacher Doug Dubosque presents fun, easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of examples for learning to draw. This series follows several different approaches to drawing, all to help you succeed no matter what your level or experience.

Translated into more than 17 languages, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book.

Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in order to master basic drawing skills, including form, space, depth, proportion, composition, perspective, and more.

In Drawing Secrets Revealed, author Sarah Parks shares the basic techniques that enable artists to draw anything and everything they see. Follow along as she guides you through more than 20 demonstrations that make that kind of skill possible for you — even if you're entirely new to drawing.

Now in a revised and expanded edition, Drawing with Children is a perennial best seller and definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing.

<cite>Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner</cite> is the perfect guide for beginners. Author Christine Allison offers tutorials, advice on tools and materials, details on techniques, and ideas on how to take each tutorial a step further.

<cite>Folk Art Fusion</cite> offers a contemporary take on traditional folk art. Learn how traditional folk art continues to influence artists, and get inspired to create your own.

Books in the Get into Art! series introduce children to the world of art while encouraging them to develop their own artistic abilities. Accomplished artists are presented, along with some of their most famous pieces and techniques, then followed up with a project reminiscent of each artist's work.

Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design, by award-winning graphic designer Chip Kidd, is a stunning introduction to design for children (not to mention savvy parents) who want to learn the secrets of visual dynamics.

With over 200,000 copies in print, the How Artists See series has won acclaim for making art accessible to children like never before. The books are now available in boxed four-volume sets, making it easy to build a meaningful art library designed especially for young minds.

Learn basic drawing techniques by following step-by-step instructions that can apply to any drawing medium. Walter Foster's acclaimed "How to Draw and Paint" series has motivated thousands of aspiring artists.

A perfect book for budding artists, <cite>How to Draw Almost Every Day</cite> challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day. Each image in this technique-driven book is broken down with step-by-step diagrams, making the process of creating the image easy to understand.

Watercolor is a lively, fluid medium with an element of unpredictability that can make it seem intimidating. How to Draw and Paint: Watercolor Basics is here to take away the guesswork and teach aspiring painters everything they need to know to start making beautiful watercolors.

Learn to Paint in Acrylics with 50 Small Paintings is a complete course in acrylic painting, scaled down to alleviate any creative hangups or feelings of intimidation. Author and painter Mark Daniel Nelson demonstrates how small, 5" square paintings can set your creativity free.

Learn key art concepts by following the multidisciplinary approach of Renaissance artist and polymath Leonardo da Vinci. <cite>Leonardo's Art Workshop</cite> guides young artists to experiment, create projects, and explore how art intersects with science and nature through STEAM learning.

Learn the fundamentals of science through a multidisciplinary approach inspired by Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci. <cite>Leonardo's Science Workshop</cite> explores how art intersects with science and nature through accessible, engaging explanations and hands-on learning.

Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style. With a direct, easy-to-follow approach, contemporary artist Juliette Aristides pairs personal examples and insights with theory, assignments, and demonstrations.

Learn how to turn classic weaving techniques into trendy clothing and craft projects with <cite>Little Loom Weaving</cite>. It features creative patterns and step-by-step instructions with color photos so both beginning and longtime weavers can make something new&mdash;all on a small, portable loom.

A contemporary, fresh approach to drawing. This book is filled with creative exercises and projects, information about drawing principles and techniques, and dynamic exploration of drawing mediums and tools.

Paint Lab is packed with unique, experimental techniques and ideas designed to encourage learning through exploration and play. It's organized into 52 units, or "labs," which may be explored in any order that inspires you.

The trade secrets of the great masters are uncovered in Paint Like the Masters, an exhaustive study of 14 of the world’s most famous paintings. Both amateur and experienced artists will find the instructional images and detailed explanations invaluable.

Painting the Impressionistic Landscape celebrates the freeing experience of packing up your paints and setting out into nature to paint the beauty that you see. With clear, thoughtful instruction, artist Dustan Knight demonstrates how to paint lively, expressive landscapes in Impressionist style.

Perspective is an essential tool for artists of every medium. Perspective for the Beginning Artist helps artists take that first step toward creating a realistic drawing, teaching basic lessons on depth and distance and methods for making a scene or subject proportional.

The most important and best-loved artists of the Pop movement are gathered in Pop Art: 50 Artworks You Should Know, an accessible book filled with painting, photography, film, and sculpture.

Bring art to life with lessons that showcase the successes and struggles of artists. Build an appreciation for major artists and movements, up to present day. Includes new biographies and includes a full color art highlight insert. Phyllis Clausen Barker

Learn the basics of drawing in this "how-to" book designed for adult beginners. Each book in the "Starting Out" series covers basic materials and techniques, and is suitable for an adult beginner. Author-Mike Butkus. Paperback. 32 pages.

Learn to draw animals, cartoons, or manga from a pro artist. Strathmore Learning Series Instructional Art Pads offer step-by-step lessons and online video tutorials to help you master new illustration styles. Good for both beginning and experienced artists.

The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media. Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know introduces readers to 50 unique artworks that have lost nothing of their irresistible attraction to this day.

The Art of Painting Landscapes, Seascapes, and Skyscapes in Oil & Acrylic is a beautiful, full-color reference that delves into essential information about acrylic and oil painting tools and techniques. It contains a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons. Paperback. 144 Pages.

Authored by Gabriel Campanario, founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within the context of a long historical tradition and explores how it is being practiced today.

<cite>The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques</cite> was originally published in 1940, and it has been an invaluable reference for artists and art students ever since. Through many updates and editions, it has remained a Bible-like source for painters, sculptors, and printmakers.

With helpful tips and beautiful, inspiring artwork, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for new and intermediate artists looking to improve their drawing skills. The book provides approachable step-by-step lessons for drawing a vast array of subjects.

Deborah Putnoi's interactive sketchbook helps artists reconnect to the open, nonjudgmental creative state that she calls The Drawing Mind.

Starting with the very basics, including how to hold a pencil, The Fundamentals of Drawing provides both inspiration and a great foundation for all further art studies.

Starting with the very basics, including how to hold a pencil, The Fundamentals of Drawing provides both inspiration and a great foundation for all further art studies.

Learn how to draw and paint with your child with *The Grown-Up's Guide to Making Art with Kids*. Inside, you’ll find more than 25 easy-to-follow projects to enhance creativity in your lives. This helpful guide includes drawing tutorials, interactive pages, and more.

Learn to paint colorful rocks through creative prompts, practical exercises, templates, and step-by-step projects. *The Little Book of Rock Painting* offers an interactive, creative approach to this trendy technique.

This super fun project book, which comes complete with a host of art supplies, is truly a treasure trove of art lessons and instruction for the aspiring painter, renderer, and sculptor — from age 5 to 105!

The Realism Challenge is a captivating, step-by-step guide that teaches artists how to draw and paint stunningly realistic images of common objects, rendered in the style of artist Mark Crilley, host of the popular "Realism Challenge" YouTube video series.

One of the most famous and popular books on art ever written. The Story of Art presents the history of art as one unfolding narrative, from the earliest cave paintings to now. Written for newcomers to art history, the book is accessible and informative. Fully illustrated. 688 pages.

The books in this series have helped many students expand their creativity, overcome technical obstacles, and explore new media. Each book focuses on the materials and methods of a specific medium, and provides step-by-step demonstrations, helpful tip

The Drawing Made Easy series introduces budding artists to the fundamentals of pencil drawing by simplifying even the most complex concepts and making it easy for the beginner to gain an in-depth understanding of this very versatile medium.

Join the ranks of Degas, Van Gogh, and da Vinci in helping to perpetuate the virtually forgotten art of pencil drawing. This inaugural title from Walter Foster's Drawing Made Easy series introduces aspiring artists to the fundamentals of graphite drawing.

Inside this guide, accomplished artist Diane Cardaci guides readers through several shortcuts to drawing realistically — from projecting and using the grid method to utilizing a computer. A step-by-step project accompanies each drawing technique, so readers can test out the methods firsthand.

Each how-to paperback book is an introduction to a basic drawing and painting technique. Step-by-step instructions also cover the gamut of subjects, from animals to people of the world in pencil. (Walter Foster).

Using basic shapes as a starting point, these books demonstrate how to draw by building up forms, resulting in amazingly lifelike, full-color finished drawings. Simple step-by-step instructions make it easy, even for children as young as six.

Whether your interest lies in drawing animals, people, or fantasy characters - or in refining your watercolor, oil painting, or acrylic techniques, you'll find inspiration in the instruction shared by the accomplished artists of The Art Of series.

The accessible and interesting reference guides in the "You Should Know" series provide practical art history lessons for everyone to enjoy. Subjects include great artists, famous artworks, and architecture.