Art Education and Instruction Books

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 t...

Art Workshops for Children is an invaluable guide to running workshops for kids, written by one of the world's most innovative workshop facilitators, ...

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 pai...

Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, 50 Art Movements You Should Know offers a chronological journey throu...

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Paint...

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...

Bring art to life with lessons that showcase the successes and struggles of artists. Build an appreciation for major artists and movements, up to pres...

What's the difference between watercolor and gouache, or between a collage and an assemblage? How are frescoes and mosaics made? Why do different kind...

The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media. Surrealism: ...

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 encour...

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...

13 Architects Children Should Know introduces children to history's most iconic architectural feats and the people behind them — from Christopher Wren...

Robert Henkes book offers a bountiful supply of inexpensive, short-term projects for junior and senior high art. This book is illustrated with many ex...

Originating in France after World War I, Art Deco quickly spread throughout Europe and America, and encompassed nearly every artistic medium from pain...

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampl...

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

Lessons in Classical Painting presents aspiring artists with the skills and tools needed to master painting in the atelier style. With a direct, easy-...

Paint Lab is packed with unique, experimental techniques and ideas designed to encourage learning through exploration and play. It's organized into 52...

Authored by Gabriel Campanario, founder of the nonprofit organization Urban Sketchers, this beautiful, 320-page volume explains urban sketching within...

Art Starts with a Line is a drawing handbook that begins with one of the most basic fundamental techniques: the line. Artists of all skill levels will...

With helpful tips and beautiful, inspiring artwork, The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing is the perfect resource for new and intermediate artists ...

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

Structured like a traditional drawing class, Drawing School: Fundamentals for the Beginner covers the concepts all serious beginning artists need in o...

In Drawing Secrets Revealed, author Sarah Parks shares the basic techniques that enable artists to draw anything and everything they see. Follow along...

Drawing: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner is the perfect guide for beginners. Author Christine Allison offers tutorials, advice on...

A perfect book for budding artists, How to Draw Almost Every Day challenges and inspires you to draw one simple illustration each day. Each image in...

A contemporary, fresh approach to drawing. This book is filled with creative exercises and projects, information about drawing principles and techniqu...

The Realism Challenge is a captivating, step-by-step guide that teaches artists how to draw and paint stunningly realistic images of common objects, r...

Learn to draw animals, cartoons, or manga from a pro artist. Strathmore Learning Series Instructional Art Pads offer step-by-step lessons and online v...

Explore feathered fliers and winged insects with Learn to Draw Birds and Butterflies. The drawing book combines simple step-by-step instructions wit...