A Level Art - The World Around You - Revision Summary

By Anonymous (not verified), 22 April, 2026

This Revision Summary applies to all of the Art topic areas... All the books listed are easy to read and are aimed at giving you a good start. You will need to have access to an extensive library of art books to support your studies. You school library may be a good start - also try asking your art teacher as well as looking in your local town library. Below are some useful books to get started with: Dictionary of Art Terms: Edward Lucie-Smith (Thames and Hudson) Drawing, Seeing and Observation: by Ian Simpson (Black) A Guide to Drawing: Daniel M. Mendelowitz and Duane A. Wakeham The Art Book - A to Z of 500 Great Painters: (Phaidon) The Story of Art: EH Gombrich (Art History and Appreciation)