Visual Arts
What is Visual Arts?
Visual arts is a form of art that focuses on creating images, either through painting, drawing, sculpture, or other visual media. The intent of the artist is to produce a visual work that can be appreciated by others.
Most visual arts require some level of talent and skill, although some artists may find their own natural ability sufficient for their needs. Many artists receive formal training in the arts, either through an art school or an apprenticeship system.
Despite the fact that art is often considered to be a subjective field, there are certain elements that are universally valued in the world of visual arts. These include skill in the use of the chosen medium, originality, creativity, and the ability to communicate a message or tell a story through the artwork.
How to Learn Visual Arts
Learning Visual Arts can help individuals develop an understanding and appreciation for art in various forms. It can also teach technical skills related to creating works of art. Classes typically cover a range of subjects, including color theory, composition, and art history. Students may also learn how to use various mediums, such as paints, pencils, and clay.
Visual Arts Resources
Art for Kids: Drawing — The Only Drawing Book You'll Ever Need
A comprehensive, beautifully produced drawing instruction book for young artists covering line, shading, perspective, proportion, and composition.
Beginner Art Book for Kids: Learn How to Draw, Paint, Sculpt, and More!
A multi-media art instruction book for young children covering drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and mixed media with fun guided projects.
Keys to Drawing
A classic art instruction book presenting 55 practical keys to drawing from observation, used in art schools and by self-taught artists worldwide.
How to Draw Cool Stuff: A Drawing Guide for Teachers and Students
A step-by-step guide teaching teens and students to draw realistic objects, optical illusions, and eye-catching designs using simple geometric techniques.
Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
A revolutionary method for teaching drawing to children and beginners using five basic elements of shape, perfect for homeschool art instruction.
Drawing for Older Children & Teens: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Advanced drawing instruction for teens and adult beginners using the Monart Method, covering proportion, perspective, shading, and realistic drawing techniques.
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art Experiences in the Styles of Great Masters
An award-winning hands-on art history curriculum featuring 60+ great artists with kid-tested activities that bring art movements to life.
You Can Draw in 30 Days: The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less
A bestselling 30-day drawing course by Emmy Award-winning PBS host Mark Kistler, teaching anyone to draw with daily 20-minute lessons.
Draw Paint Print like the Great Artists
In this imaginative new activity book, Marion Deuchars makes learning about art fun. Young readers are introduced to more than thirty great artists, then encouraged to try out the techniques that lie behind their greatest works. Short and accessible...
Islam: Art and Architecture
Islam, the second largest and the youngest of the major world religions, has changed the world and left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed in the seventh century. Islam: Art and Architecture follows the historical...
Art & Architecture: Egypt
Ancient Egypt fascinates by its beautiful sculptures and paintings, spectacular buildings, complex and mysterious divinities and rituals. This compact volume is meant for travelers eager to know more about this civilization, culture and history....
Photography: Art and Techniques Specialization - Domestika
Multi-course Domestika photography specialization covering camera skills, composition, theory, and editing with a 100% positive rating from enrolled students.