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This page contains popular art education books and is split into pedagogical, theoretical and practical books that art teachers love.  There are some old classics and some new front runners. All the reviews are verified reviews from Amazon.  If you are looking for art education books for training to be an art teacher or just to inspire your teaching, you are on the right page.

Pedagogical Art Teacher Books

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“This is everything I’ve been wanting but wasn’t sure how to do. Concrete examples, simple and direct, one of the best books I’ve ever read about education.”

“Good companion to teacher training”

“My bible on my PGCE.”

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“I love this book! It is an Art Teacher’s right hand! I refer to it often when I am stuck on what to do next.”

“Useful resource for art teachers. Many lists, all in 1 place. From women artists, to 100 notable photographs, to art timelines. This will save me hours researching online before lessons.”

“Dave Burgess not only inspires you to want to be a better teacher, but offers PRACTICAL ways to do so.”

“This is a splendid book which will encourage young people to look, think and ask questions about the nature and intention of contemporary art.”

“When I was in high school this book took me from being unable to draw anything at all to creating a portfolio for a tough audition for an art school.”

Teaching Photography

“This book is split into themes and shows photographers who reflect each theme in their work. Each theme is an ideal starting point for a school photography project.”

“From the first page of this book the reader will learn very useful ideas and techniques applicable in the development of every class that will enhance your teaching skills.“

“I think the text does a good job of summarizing some learning strategies that I use in my own practice and current methods which would be helpful to someone who hasn’t taught for very long or needs a review.“

Theoretical Art Books

Theoretical art books or books that you just plain want.

“This is a perfect book! You can read it right through, you can dip to the colour you feel like, you can read just about one colour… And all the way, it is full of wonderful tidbits of stories from history and present day.”

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“Loved this! Perry is the perfect guide through the art landscape, particularly for outsiders new to the field, but also insightful and funny for those already in it. Lovely, thoughtful, irreverent and fun.”

“I wish I had been taught by this man at art school. Really easy to read. Lots of useful information and some good projects to try out to practice and exercise creativity.”

“I’m only a few exercises in, and I already love it. It’s such a cerebral book. It has helped me contemplate my art at a deeper level and is opening my eyes to new ways of seeing.”

“Steal Like an Artist gave me the push I needed to get into a more creative mindset.”

Art Education Books for Young Learners

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“Includes Arts & Crafts activities for children plus learning the elements of art.  Fantastic!”

“Bought this to read to my year 3 class. They all enjoyed the story, started lots of positive discussion. Also produced some great art work for a display..“

“This is a gorgeous book about making the best of what you have, turning negatives into positives, and it’s so fun and such a fantastic lesson to teach..“

Practical Art Books

Get inspired and find techniques you can use in the classroom.

“Love this book and at age 74 I learned so many great ways to use my colored pencils.”

“This book is excellent. I’ve done all but the final exercise and my painting has really come along.”

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“Includes plenty of exercises in learning how to handle watercolor as well as information on colors, pigments and their properties including opaque, transparent and granulating”

“Step by step projects to get you learning – a practical text book for making collage!”

“This is a very comprehensive, well written and beautifully illustrated “how to”.”

“There’s a lot more in here than collaging, lots of other techniques and tips and ideas.”

Art History

Become a better art teacher by increasing your knowledge of Art History.

“Wonderful resource! I used it to study for my art teacher’s certification exam, and it helped tremendously (I passed).”

“My knowledge of art was very basic, so this book has come in handy. It’s educational without being boring or high brow. I feel as if I’m learning from every page, and the pictures really help get the author’s point across. Well worth buying, whatever your knowledge of the subject.”

Do you have a book for art teachers that you would recommend?   If so,  please get in touch .  I only put highly-rated books on this page that I am confident art teachers will like, however we all like different things!  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Best Books for Art Teachers

By Med Kharbach, PhD | Published: June 7, 2023 | Updated: June 6, 2024

In this post, I’ll share a carefully curated selection of books that I believe every art teacher should consider adding to their library. These books range from practical guides on artistic techniques and classroom projects to rich explorations of art history and contemporary theory. Each one has been selected for its potential to enhance understanding, inspire creativity, and foster an engaging learning environment.

Books for Art Teachers

Whether you’re looking to deepen your own practice or find new ways to engage your students, this list offers invaluable resources that cover a wide spectrum of art education.

1. Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers , By Michael Linsin

Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers, by Michael Linsin, is a comprehensive resource for teachers who need to manage difficult students in their classes. The book provides practical strategies and tools for classroom management that can help any teacher take control of their classroom, no matter how out of control or unruly it may be. It offers tips on how to deal with challenging student behaviors, as well as advice on setting expectations and rules.

2. Art & Fear: Observations On the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking

This is a book that explores the challenges and rewards of making art. It dives into the world of art and provides an in-depth view into how art is made and experienced by artists. This is a book written by two working artists who understand the struggles of making art and provide honest, insightful advice to those in similar situations. Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an experienced artist looking for some new inspiration, Art & Fear will help you on your journey in the world of art making.

3. Teaching with Love & Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom

Teaching with Love & Logic: Taking Control of the Classroom, by Jim Fay and David Funk, offers effective strategies on how to manage classroom dynamics and maximize learning time. This book provides teachers with the skills they need to respond to challenging classroom situations that are not addressed in traditional training. The authors promote a positive approach based on Love & Logic and explain the psychological reasons behind its success in the educational setting.

4. You Are an Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation

You Are an Artist: Assignments to Spark Creation, by Sarah Urist Green, is an inspiring journey of creation for all artists. The book contains over 50 assignments gathered from some of the most innovative creators working today, and provides techniques and insight from art history to help guide readers in making art. With only materials that can be sourced for free, readers will feel empowered to take on their own creative projects.

5. The Story of Art

The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich is a world-renowned classic that has been captivating readers for over four decades. This recently redesigned edition features color illustrations, fold-outs, updated text, new artists, expanded and updated bibliographies, redrawn maps and charts – making this timeless work even more enjoyable for readers of all ages.

6. Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education in the Classroom

Engaging Learners Through Artmaking: Choice-Based Art Education in the Classroom, by Katherine M. Douglas and Diane B. Jaquith, is an updated and revised version of a bestseller that provides teachers with strategies to facilitate independent learning and allow students to make choices regarding subject matter and media. It includes recommendations on assessments, strategies, classroom setups and media exploration, as well as sample lesson plans and demonstrations. The Second Edition also covers curricular mapping and room planning for kindergarten to grade 8 classrooms.

7. The Art Teacher’s Survival Guide for Secondary Schools: Grades 7-12

The Art Teacher’s Survival Guide for Secondary Schools: Grades 7-12, by Helen D. Hume is an authoritative and comprehensive guidebook for art teachers. It provides detailed instructions on how to create effective art lessons that encompass fundamentals, digital media and digital photography. The book includes 75 fun and creative art projects, as well as reproducible handouts, illustrations and photographs. It also features easy-to-follow instructions to help art teachers, secondary classroom teachers and homeschoolers plan effective lessons for their students.

8. Art Is Fundamental: Teaching the Elements and Principles of Art in Elementary School

Art Is Fundamental provides an interdisciplinary art curriculum for elementary school classrooms. The comprehensive program covers various printmaking techniques, tessellations, watercolors, calligraphic lines, organic form sculptures, and value collages to teach students the elements and principles of art. Each lesson builds on prior skills and introduces new concepts in an engaging, interactive way. Lesson plans are designed to help students understand texture, color, shape, line, form, and value as well as balance (formal, informal, and radial), unity, contrast, movement distortion, emphasis pattern and rhythm.

9. Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles

In Make Your Art No Matter What: Moving Beyond Creative Hurdles, Beth Pickens offers practical guidance for developing a lasting and meaningful artistic practice. She aims to help artists confront challenges such as making decisions about time, money, and education; managing emotions like fear, anxiety, and isolation; and finding ways to remain productive even when life gets in the way. Through concrete examples and actionable advice, she encourages readers to keep going and make their art no matter what.

10. Girl in Hyacinth Blue

Girl in Hyacinth Blue is a novel by Susan Vreeland that follows the story of a mysterious painting, believed to be an original Vermeer. The painting, which has been kept secret for decades, moves through various owners throughout its history and reveals secrets, triumphs and tragedies of each character’s life. The protagonist is a professor who invites a colleague from the art department to his home to witness this mysterious masterpiece. As the novel progresses, readers are taken on a journey through history and discover how the painting was inspired and why it has been kept hidden for so long.

11. How to Teach Art to Children

How to Teach Art to Children is an essential guide for introducing children to the world of art. The book provides background information on the seven elements of art – line, shape, color, value, texture, form and space – as well as literature resources and step-by-step instructions for 96 art projects. Children will learn how to use the elements of art, while exploring the techniques employed by famous artists.

12. An Illustrated Life

An Illustrated Life, by Danny Gregory, is an inspiring peek into the creative minds of 50 of the world’s top illustrators, designers and artists. Through interviews with the featured artists, author Danny Gregory provides insight into how they use sketchbooks to capture their ideas and record the world as they see it. The book contains sketches and captions from artists such as R. Crumb, Chris Ware and James Jean, among others.

13. Ways of Seeing

John Berger’s book Ways of Seeing, based on the acclaimed BBC television series of the same name, has become one of the most widely-read and influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it offered a unique perspective on how to look at paintings by encouraging readers to think more deeply about what they see and how their own experiences can shape the meaning of an artwork.

14. The Art Teacher’s Book of Lists

The Art Teacher’s Book of Lists is an invaluable resource for art teachers. It features information on the world of art, artists, and art movements from a diverse range of cultures including Africa, Asia, Native America and beyond. It also provides insights on contemporary artists, artwork, art movements, museum holdings, art websites and more. Topics covered in the book include architecture, drawing, painting, graphic arts, photography and digital arts.

Final thoughts

I hope this selection of books inspires you and serves as a valuable resource in your journey as an art teacher. Each title has been chosen for its ability to enrich your understanding and enhance your ability to teach art effectively. From practical classroom management to deep dives into artistic philosophy and creative practice, these books cover a broad spectrum of necessary knowledge and skills. They not only offer guidance on how to nurture creativity in students but also aim to rekindle your own passion for art.

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Meet Med Kharbach, PhD

Dr. Med Kharbach is an influential voice in the global educational landscape, with an extensive background in educational studies and a decade-long experience as a K-12 teacher. Holding a Ph.D. from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax, Canada, he brings a unique perspective to the educational world by integrating his profound academic knowledge with his hands-on teaching experience. Dr. Kharbach's academic pursuits encompass curriculum studies, discourse analysis, language learning/teaching, language and identity, emerging literacies, educational technology, and research methodologies. His work has been presented at numerous national and international conferences and published in various esteemed academic journals.

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Learn about art and art techniques independently with art education and instruction books. Art education books are great for artists of all levels. Learn new-to-you techniques, develop your skills, and expand your knowledge. Art lesson books are filled with step-by-step instructions and pictures to help you on your educational journey.

Some art instruction books focus on broad topics, including drawing and weaving, and others are more specific, such as art deco or coloring with crayons. Find books geared toward kids, students, and adults.

5 Books Every Art Teacher Needs to Read

We all embark on our teaching journeys eager to teach. Most of the time, we have a few basic classroom management strategies to get us started. Throughout my coursework and student teaching, I developed a toolbox of strategies I would be able to use in my own classroom. Those tools and strategies were helpful, but after the honeymoon period passed my first year, I was struggling. Struggling is a HUGE understatement.

I was exhausted, mentally, physically, and emotionally.

I needed better ways to communicate my expectations and get my students’ attention. I needed to minimize transitions, improve my efficiency, and have routines run smoothly.

I sought direction from my colleagues and fellow art teachers. They suggested a course provided by our district: Teaching with Love and Logic . This class was the catalyst that dramatically transformed my teaching. The book and course provided me with tools I could immediately implement.

I was hooked. I needed and craved more effective and substantial classroom management books, strategies, and tools.

This led me to AOE’s own Managing the Art Room course, where I was introduced to my classroom management hero, Michael Linsin . Attending an EdCamp led me to Dave Burgess and his book, Teach Like a Pirate . My own elementary school adopted the Top 20 approach to teaching…and quite frankly, life.

Drawing from these experiences, I’ve listed the five books that have most impacted my teaching and why YOU should read them too! Of course, the short descriptions barely scratch the surface af all the spectacular strategies you’ll find in each!

1.  Dream Class  –  Michael Linsin

Learn to set boundaries and stick to them like glue. According to Linsin, when students know exactly where the boundary lines are they “have the freedom to develop and excel.”

2.  Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers  –  Michael Linsin

Learn to be self-aware and purposeful in your classroom management practices. Read implementation strategies designed for immediate application for everyday routines and improving your teaching environment. Gain thoughtful tidbits like “ your temperament and composure matter.”

3.  Teaching With Love and Logic  –  Jim Fay and David Funk

Effectively use One-Liners   to diffuse any argument, and cultivate autonomous and responsible students by turning your words into gold .

4.  Top 20 Teachers  –  Paul Bernabei, Tom Cody, Willow Sweeney, and Mary Cole

Discover how to live “above the line” and improve your relationships with students, parents, staff, and your administration. The Top 20 philosophy transformed my thinking and my school’s entire climate.

5.  Teach Like A Pirate  –  Dave Burgess

Find out what it means to be a Purple Cow and make your class a highlight of your students’ day! Pick and choose from an extensive list of hooks and approaches for engaging lessons and learn why it’s important to get your hands dirty. A must read for any art teacher!

There is so much valuable information in each of these books. Like I stated above, these engaging reasons were my biggest insights. I re-read and reference these books often. Every time I open each book, I find more relevant information, tools, and strategies.

Have you read any of the above? How did they impact your teaching? 

What other books would you add to the list?

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Teaching and Learning in Art Education: Cultivating Students’ Potential from Pre-K through High School 1st Edition

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In this student-centered book, Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt provides proven tips and innovative methods for teaching, managing, and assessing all aspects of art instruction and student learning in today’s diversified educational settings, from pre-K through high school. Up-to-date with the current National Visual Arts Standards, this text offers best practices in art education, and explains current theories and assessment models for art instruction.

Using examples of students’ visually stunning artworks to illustrate what children can achieve through quality art instruction and practical lesson planning, Teaching and Learning in Art Education explores essential and emerging topics such as:

• managing the classroom in art education;
• artistic development from early childhood through adolescence;
• catering towards learners with a diversity of abilities;
• integrating technology into the art field; and
• understanding drawing, painting, paper arts, sculpture, and textiles in context.

Alongside a companion website offering Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, assessments, and tutorials to provide ready-to-use-resources for professors and students, this engaging text will assist teachers in challenging and inspiring students to think creatively, problem-solve, and develop relevant skills as lifelong learners in the art education sector.

• ISBN-10 1138549320
• ISBN-13 978-1138549326
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• Publisher Routledge
• Publication date October 25, 2019
• Language English
• Dimensions 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
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‘This is an interesting, informative and well-structured book … [it] has the potential to enable future and current teachers to connect art with children’s real life, and offer meaningful art learning activities to them.’

- Victoria Pavlou , Frederick University, Cyprus

"As comprehensive or maybe more comprehensive than any other art education text I remember. It covers everything from curricular structure to classroom management to unit construction to example activities to national standards, using guiding questions throughout to explore big ideas, within the curriculum structure that encourages choices by students and teachers as a guiding mechanism for teaching and learning in art. [Sickler-Voigt] has gone deeply into the literature of art education and created this book based on sound artistic and educational theory and practice."

-- Tom Anderson , Professor of Art Education (retired), Florida State University, USA, author of Art for Life

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Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt is a professor of art education at Middle Tennessee State University with 20+ years of pre-K–18 art teaching experience. She is an active member of international and national art education organizations. She served as the Senior Editor for the National Art Education Association’s popular white papers on assessment. Her professional website is www.arted.us.

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• Language ‏ : ‎ English
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• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1138549320
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1138549326
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• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1 x 10.75 inches
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Debrah C. Sickler-Voigt, Ph.D. has a passion for teaching and learning that is contagious! As a professor of art education, author, and consultant, she emphasizes a “Yes, We Can” approach. She provides educators at all levels of experience, students, and others interested in art and education a sense of empowerment as they learn innovative methods for teaching, learning, creating, managing, and assessing art. Her research and creative scholarship provide pathways for success in today’s diversified classroom and community settings. Learn more at www.arted.us.

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Learning in and through Art: A Guide to Discipline-Based Art Education

Stephen Mark Dobbs

Learning in and through Art provides a practical, straightforward guide to the theory and practice of discipline-based art education. This comprehensive approach to art education has transformed the way students create and understand art; it also offers opportunities for relating art to other subjects as well as to the personal interests and abilities of young learners.

In this completely revised edition, the author explains how DBAE draws content from the disciplines of art-making, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics. In addition, he shows how the practice of DBAE in schools over the past several years has influenced how art is taught today. This book is an excellent resource for art teachers, general classroom teachers, administrators, school boards, and parents, as well as an ideal textbook for the study of art education.

Stephen Mark Dobbs has served as a professor of arts and humanities and is president of the Marin Community Foundation. "A jewel. Clear and practical, wise and thorough, inspirational and, most important, very very useful." —Christopher T. Cross, President, Council for Basic Education

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