Resource list
This resource provides a list of resources to help you plan, teach and assess with confidence.
It details materials that teachers and/or students might find useful for supporting both practical and historical/critical/contextual aspects of the course. Please note, some of the books listed may be out of print but will be available in libraries
Drawing
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Aristides, J (2011) | Lessons in Classical Drawing | Arcturus |
| Barber, B (2013) | The Fundamentals of Drawing | Watson-Guptill |
| Hobbs, J (2014) | Sketch your World | Apple Press |
| Marr, A (2013) | A Short Book About Drawing | Quandrille |
| Stanton, J (1989) | The Art of Life Drawing | Mitchell Beazley |
| Zell, M (2008) | The Architectural Drawing Course | Thames & Hudson |
| Valli, M & Ibara, A (2013) | Walk the Line. The Art of Drawing | Laurence King |
| Wright, C (2008) | The Magic of Drawing | Impact |
Sketchbooks, workbooks and journals
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Bleiweissm S (2012) | The Sketchbook Challenge | Potter Craft |
| Brereton, R (2012) | Sketchbooks: the Hidden Art of Designers, Illustrators and Creatives | Laurence King |
| DeVries Sokol, D (2008) | 1,000 Artist Journal Pages: Personal Pages + Inspiration | Rockport |
| Gregory, D (2009) | An Illustrated Life: Drawing Inspiration From Private Sketchbooks of Artists, Illustrators and Designers | F + W |
| Perrella, L (2007) | Artists’ Journals + Sketchbooks: Exploring + Creating Personal Pages | Rockport |
| Stobart, J (2011) | Extraordinary Sketchbooks | A + C Black |
General textbooks
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| AQA | Art and Design Student Handbook | Nelson Thornes |
| Baats, W (1999) | Photography A Concise History | Laurence King, London |
| Bayley, S (1985) | The Conrad Directory of Design | Conrad Octopus, London |
| Bishop, C (2005) | Installation Art | Tate Publishing |
| Bony, A (2005) | Design | Chambers Harrap |
| Canby, S R (2005) | Islamic Art in Detail | British Museum Press |
| Caruana, W (2012) | Aboriginal Art – Third edition | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Chadwick, W (1991) | Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Chadwick, W (2012) | Women, Art and Society | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Chilvers, I and Osborn, H | Oxford Directory of Art | Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| Clunas, C (1997) | Art in China | Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| Collings, M (2000) | This is Modern Art | Weidenfield and Nicholson, London |
| Dempsey, A (2002) | Styles, Schools and Movements | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Dempsey, A (2011) | Destination Art | Thames & Hudson |
| Dimbleby, D (2005) | A Picture of Britain | Tate |
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Donchev, A (2011) (Selected by) |
100 Artists’ Manifestos : From The Futurists to the Stuckists | Penquin Classics |
| Elger, D (1998) | Expressionism | Taschen,Cologne |
| Fiell, C & Fiell, P (2003) | Designing the 21st Century | Taschen |
| Frayling, C (1999) | 50 years of Creativity | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Garner, P (2003) | Sixties Design | Taschen |
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Gawne, E (2004) Snodin, M |
Exploring Architecture | V & A Publication |
| Gombrich, E (1950) | The Story of Art | Phaidon, London |
| Gooding, M (2002) | Song of the Earth | Thames and Hudson |
| Hillier, B and Escritt, S (2003) | Art Deco Style | Phaidon, London |
| Honour, H and Fleming, J (2005) | A World History of Art | Laurence King, London |
| Hughes, R (1980) | The Shock of the New | British Broadcasting Corporation, London |
| Jackson, A (2003) | V & A Guide to Period Styles | V & A Publications |
| Jana, R & Tribe, M (2009) | New Media Art | Taschen |
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Jhaveri, S (2013) Singh, D |
Western Artist and India: Creative Inspirations in Art and Design | Thames and Hudson |
| Kaplan, W (1998) | Encyclopaedia of Arts and Crafts | Headline, London |
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Kastner, J (2005) Wallis, B |
Land and Environmental Art | Phaidon |
| Lynton, N (1980) | The Story of Modern Art | Phaidon, London |
| Mack, J (1994) | Masks | British Museum Press, London |
| Marsh, J and Nunn, P (1998) | Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Mèredieu, F (2005) | Digital and Video Art | Chambers Harrap |
| Murrey, P and Murrey, L (1997 edition) | Penguin Dictionary of Arts and Artists | Penguin Books, London |
| Norwich, JJ (1980) | Oxford Illustrated Encyclopaedia of the Arts | Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| Osborne, P (2011) | Conceptual Art | Phaidon |
| Perry, G (1999) | Gender and Art | Yale University Press |
| Phillips, T (1999) | Africa The Art of a Continent | Royal Academy of the Arts, London |
| Riley, N (2003) | The Elements of Design | Mitchell Beazley |
| Rowland, A (1990) | Bauhaus Source Book | Phaidon, London |
| Rush, M (1999) | New Media in Late 20th Century Art |
New Media in Late 20th Century Art |
| Smith, E L (1995) | Art Today | Phaidon, London |
| Spark, P (1987) | Design in Context | Quaro, London |
| Stone, Rebecca R (2012) | Art of the Andes – Third edition | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Tesch, J and Eckhard, H (1998) | Icons of Art, The 20th Century | Prestel, Munich and New York |
| Timmers, M (1998) | Power of the Poster |
V & A Publications, London |
| Tintagli, P (1997) | Women in Renaissance Art | Manchester University Press |
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Warr, T (2000) Jones, A |
The Artist’s Body | Phaidon |
| Wells, L (1997) | Photography – A critical Introduction | Routledge, London |
| Young, R (1999) | Folk Art | Mitchell Beazley, London |
Fine art
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, J (2004) | Five Hundred Self-Portraits | Phaidon |
| Blazwick, I and Wilson, S (editors) (2000) | Tate Modern the Handbook | Tate Publishing |
| Blistene, B (2001) | A History of the 21st Century Art | Flammarion Beaux Arts SA |
| Chadwick, W (1991) | Women Artists and the Surrealist Movement | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Chipp, H B (1992) | Theories of Modern Art | California Press |
| Collings, M (2000) | This is Modern Art | Weidenfield and Nicholson, London |
| Coppel, S & Kierkuc-Bielinski, J (2008) | The American Scene: Prints from Hopper to Pollock | British Museum Press |
| Elger, D (1998) | Expressionism | Taschen, Cologne |
| Grosenick, U (2001) | Women Artists in the 20th and 21st Century | Taschen |
| Grosenick, U (2002) Riemschneider, B |
Art Now | Taschen |
| Heller, N (2003) | Women Artists | Aberville Press |
| Hughes, R (1980) | The Shock of the New | British Broadcasting Corporation, London |
| Kerrigan, M | Asian Art | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Larbalesteir, S (1993) | The Art and Craft of Montage | Mitchell Beazley |
| Lynton, N (1980) | The Story of Modern Art | Phaidon, London |
| Marsh, J and Nunn, P (1998) | Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists |
Thames & Hudson, London |
| Mayer, M (2010) | Basquiat – compact edition | Merrell, London |
| Ross, J, Romano, C & Ross, J (1991) | The Complete Printmaker | Collier Paperbacks |
| Rowling, N (2003) | Art Source Book | Quantum |
| Selby, A (2013) | Animation | Laurence King Publishing |
| Smith, E L (1995) | Art Today | Phaidon, London |
| Sydney, C (1986) | Flower Painting | Phaidon |
| Ternan, M (2013) | Stop Motion Animation | Apple |
| Tintagli, P (1997) | Women in Renaissance Art | Manchester University Press |
| Wallis, B (2010) | Land and Environmental Art | Phaidon |
Graphic communication
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Aynsley, J (2001) | A Century of Graphic Design | Mitchell Beazley |
| Blanchard, T (2004) | Fashions and Graphics | Laurence King, Publishing |
| Blanco, D (2009) | Motion Graphics Now | Links International |
| Calver, G (2003) | What is Packaging Design? | RotoVision |
| Clifford, J (2013) | Graphic Icons: Visionaries Who Shaped Modern graphic Design |
Peachpit Press |
| Curran, S (2000) | Motion Graphics: Graphic Design for Broadcast and Film | Rockport |
| Davis, M (2012) | Graphic Design in Context | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Hollis, R (2002) | A Concise History of Graphic Design | Thames & Hudson |
| Hyland, A (2011) | Symbol | Laurence King, London |
| Hyland, A and Bell, R (2003) | Hand to eye: Contemporary Illustration | Laurence King |
| Jopling, P (1996) | Graphic Design |
Manchester University Press, Manchester |
| Julienn, A (2012) | Digital Fronts. The Complete Guide to Creating, Marketing and Selling | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Livingston, A and Livington, I (2012) | Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers – Third edition | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Lupton, E (2011) | Graphic Design Thinking: Beyond Brainstorming | Princeton Architectural Press |
| Meyer, C (2013) Meyer, T |
Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects: Essential and Advanced Techniques | Focal Press |
| Myerson, J and Vickers, G (2002) | Rewind Forty Years of Design and Advertising | Phaidon, London |
| Pentawards (Ed) | The Package Design Book 2 Pentawards | Taschen |
| Samara, T (2012) | Drawing for Graphic Design: Understanding Conceptual Principles and Practical Techniques to Create Unique, Effective Design Solutions | Rockport |
| Tappenden, C et al (2002) | Foundation Course Graphic Design | Cassell Illustrated |
| Twemlow, A (2004) | Why Not Associates? Book Number 2 | Thames & Hudson |
| Vit, A (2012) | Graphic Design Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications and History of Graphic Design | Rockport |
| Wiedermann, J (2010) | The Package Design Book | Taschen |
| Wheeler, A (2009) | Designing Brand Identity | John Wiley & Sons |
Textile design
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Beaney, J (1998) | The Art of the Needle | Century |
| Bowles, M (2012) Isaac, C |
Digital Textile Design | Laurence King |
| Braddock Clarke, S E (2012) | Digital Visions for Fashion and Textiles | Thames and Hudson |
| Colchester, C (2001) | The New Textiles | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Cole, D (2003) | 1000 Patterns | A & C Black |
| Donovan, B (2010) | Advanced Fashion Drawing | Laurence King |
| Fiennes, R (2006) | Above the World | Cassell Illustrated |
| Frankel, S (2001) | Visionaries: Interviews with Fashion Designers | V & A Publishers |
| Gillow, J (2009) | African Textiles | Thames and Hudson |
| Gillow, J & Barnard, N (2014) | Indian Textiles | Thames and Hudson |
| Gillow, J and Sentence, B (2004) | World Textiles | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Griffiths, H and Hone, M (1989) | Introduction to Batik | Search Press |
| Harris, J (1993) | 5000 Years of Textiles | British Museum Press |
| Kirke, B (2012) | Madeleine Vionnet | Chronicle Book |
| Koda, H (2004) | Extreme Beauty: The Body Transformed (The Metropolitan Museum Of Art) | Yale University Press |
| Landis, D N (2005) | 50 Designers/50 Costumes: Concept to Character | University of California Press |
| Malin, D (2004) | Heaven and Earth: Unseen by then Naked Eye | Phaidon Press |
| Mauries, P (1996) | Christian Lacroix: The Diary of a Collection | Simon and Schuster |
| McCarty, C and McQuaid, M (1999) | Structure and Surface in Contemporary Japanese Textiles | The Museum of Modern Art, New York |
| Midgelow-Marsden, A (2014) | Stitch, Fibre, Metal + Mixed Media - The Textile Artist | Search Press Ltd |
| O’Connor, N (1996) | Wearable Art and Design for the Body | Craig Potton Publishing |
| Prescott, J (2013) | Fashion Textiles | Vivays |
| Sischy, I & Demarchelier, P (2011) | Dior Couture | Rizzori |
| Smith, C and Topham, S (2005) | Extreme Fashion | Prestel Publishing |
| Tellier-Loumagne, F (2005) | The Art of Knitting Inspirational Stitches Textures and Surfaces |
Thames and Hudson
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| Wilcox, C (2005) | Vivienne Westwood | V & A Publishing |
| Wilcox, C and Mendes, V (2002) | The Art and Craft of Gianni Versace | V & A Museum |
Three dimensional design
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Beyer, T & McDermott (2002) | Classics of Design | Brown Reference Group |
| Brohan, T & Berg, T (2001) | Design Classics | Taschen |
| Burdek, BE (2005) | History and Practice of Product Design | BirkHauser |
| Byers, M (2001) | The Best Tables, Chairs, Lights | Rotovision |
| Camusso, L and Bartone, S (1991) | Ceramics of the World | MacDonald Illustrated |
| Causey, A (1998) | Sculpture since 1945 | Oxford University Press |
| Ceysson, B & Le Normand Romain, A (2006) | Sculpture from the Renaissance to the Present Day | Taschen |
| Danaher, S (2004) | Complete Guide to Digital 3D Design | Premier Press |
| Finn, D (1999) | How to Look at Sculpture | Sagebrush |
| Fuad-Luke, A (2004) | The Eco-Design Handbook | Thames & Hudson |
| Garner, P (2003) | Sixties Design | Taschen |
| Goldsworthy, A (2004) | Passage | Thames & Hudson |
| Hahner, I, Kecskesi, M & Vajda, L (2007) | African Masks | Prestel |
| Kastner, J & Wallis, B (2011 reprint) | Land and Environmental Art | Phaidon |
| Linea Editorial (2004) | Sport Design | Te Neues Publishing Group |
| Mack, J (2002) (editor) | Ethnic Jewellery | British Museum Press |
| Mansfield, J (2005) | Ceramics in the Environment | A&C Black |
| Midgley, B (1982) | The Complete Guide to Sculpture, Modelling and Ceramics Techniques and Materials | Phaidon Press |
| Morris, R (2009) | The A-Z of Modern Design | ava Academia |
| Newman, H (1987) | An Illustrated Dictionary of Jewellery | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Ostermann, M (2002) | The Ceramic Surface | A&C Black |
| Pipes, A (2007) | Drawing for Designers | Laurence King Publishing |
| Sentence, B (2004) | Ceramics | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Watson, O (1993) | Studio Pottery | Phaidon, London |
Photography
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Berger, J (2013) | Understanding a Photography | Penguin |
| Blanks, T (2013) Sloman, P |
New Fashion Photography | Prestel |
| Clarke, G (1997) | The Photography: A Visual and Cultural History | Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| Farrell, I (2011) | A Complete Guide to Digital Photography | Quercus |
| Golden, R (2001) | 20th Century Photography: A complete guide to the greatest artists of the photographic age | Carlton Books Ltd |
| Jaeger, A - C | Image Makers Image Takers | Thames & Hudson |
| Jeffrey, I & Phaidon (2000) | The Photography Book | Phaidon |
| Koetzle, H M (2002) | Photo 2 (Icons) | Taschen |
| Langford, M (1998 edition) | Story of Photography - For technical skills see Michael Longford’s series of books |
Focal Press, Oxford
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| Lenman, R (editor) (2005) | The Oxford Companion to Photography | Oxford University Press, Oxford |
| Modrak, Rebekah (2010) | Reframing Photography: Theory and Practice | Routledge |
| Mulligan, T and Wooters, D (2005) | A History of Photography from: 1839 to present | Taschen |
| Parr, M and Badger, G (2006) | The Photo Book History V2 | Phaidon Press |
| Pénichon, S (2013) | Twentieth Century Colour Photographs | Thames & Hudson |
| Rush, M (2003) | Video Art | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Sontag, S (1979) | On Photography | Penguin |
Architecture/interior design
| Author | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Amidon, J (2001) | Radical Landscapes Reinventing Outdoor Space | Thames & Hudson, London |
| Coates, N (2004) | Collidoscope - New Interior Design | Laurence King Publishing |
Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Guides – include a number of titles which provide an introduction to the work of artists, movements and themes, and the history and art of different cultures.
Oxford Historyof Art– a series which includes a wide range of titles related to the history of art.
Phaidon Colour Library – contains 40 plus titles including artists’ work from different cultures and movements.
Phaidon – produce a series of reference books, with comprehensive listings of contemporary and past artists and designers with single examples of their work and supporting notes. Titles include: The Art Book, The 20th Century Art Book, The American Art Book, The Photography Art Book and The Fashion Book.
Taschen – produce a wide range of large format, inexpensive and well - illustrated publications covering movements, individual artists, architectural styles and identified periods in history.
The World of Art – series published by Thames and Hudson includes an extensive collection of titles covering all aspects of art, craft and design, individual and movements.
The Internet provides access to the work of artists, designers and craftspeople from the UK and other parts of the world. Work available on Internet sites should be checked by teachers to ensure it is appropriate for students. Teachers/lecturers might also find the following websites useful in gaining access to relevant materials:
Art community
Wide range of resources for teachers
An index of 6000 artists and related sites
A comprehensive dictionary containing definitions of more than 3000 art terms, along with illustrations, pronunciation notes and quotations
200, 000 paintings to view
Graphics portfolios including branding, illustration, design for print, interactive graphics, photography
Useful link to the work of contemporary artists
Comprehensive Guide to Museums, Galleries and Exhibitions in the UK
Many useful contextual references and links
34 motion graphics studios and their work
Links to 189 graphic design portfolios
huge range of illustrators’ portfolios in categories
Promoting computer art in its many forms, current exhibitions and archiving the work of leading artists in the field
National Society for Education in Art and Design
Extensive library of resources for art teachers
Art galleries and museums
British Museum (Schools and teachers)
Henry Moore Foundation (Perry Green)
The National Centre for Craft & Design