Book 2

What Is Self-Portrait?

by Ruth Thomson

Published 24 February 2005
Featuring well-known examples of fine art, What is Self-Portrait? discusses how artists reveal themselves through their self-portraits. Links to KS1 unit on 'Ourselves'. What is Sculpture? looks at a variety of sculpture styles, with both well-known examples, and sculptures from other cultures. Links to KS1 unit on 'Materials and their properties'.

Book 4

What Are Textiles?

by Ruth Thomson

Published 27 January 2005


This title uses examples from different cultures to discuss materials and techniques for making different kinds of textiles.

What is a Still Life?

by Ruth Thomson

Published 27 January 2005
Featuring well-known examples of fine art, this title looks at the variety of subjects used for still life paintings, plus elements of painting such as colour and line.