Year 7 Art Reading List by Jill Fenton

Stitched Up

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:40:07 UTC

Twelve-year-old Hanh is offered a job as a shop assistant in Hanoi, soon learns that the job offer was a lie and finds herself working in virtual slavery in an illegal garment factory.

Kick

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:41:07 UTC

Set in Jakarta, Indonesia, a boy who dreams of being a professional football player is caught up in the criminal underworld.

Fashion Conscious

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:42:44 UTC

A guide to making fashion choices that don't harm the planet.

In My Gallery: Pop Art

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:43:47 UTC

Introduces the Pop Art movement, and some of the artists known for this style of painting.

Fight Back

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:47:10 UTC

When a terrorist attack fuels racist hatred in her area, Aaliyah begins wearing a hijab to school and decides she needs to organise a positive response to racism.

Do You Speak Chocolate?

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:47:59 UTC

A girl befriends a Syrian Kurdish refugee who has started at her school when her family came to England after fleeing the war in their home country.

Queer Heroes

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:50:06 UTC

Potted biographies of 52 inspirational LGBT role models.

Frida Kahlo

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:51:45 UTC

A short biography of Frida Kahlo.

Being Miss Nobody

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:54:50 UTC

A girl who has a fear of speaking in public starts a secret blog to voice how she feels about her life.

The Final Year

jfe5 — 2024-06-19 06:55:49 UTC

Follows the story of a young boy going into year 6, dealing with a failing friendship, an ill younger brother and his own mental demons.

Andy Warhol: 1928-1987

aco24 — 2024-06-19 14:49:29 UTC

An introduction to the artist Andy Warhol.

Who is Andy Warhol? Tate Kids

aco24 — 2024-06-19 14:54:38 UTC

Introducing one of the most famous artists, ever.

What is Pop Art?

aco24 — 2024-06-19 14:57:53 UTC

Introducing the main ideas in Pop Art.

Andy Warhol's Soup Cans

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:05:06 UTC

Barbara Kruger

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:06:11 UTC

Introducing the contemporary artist Barbara Kruger.

Itsuo Kobayashi

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:09:35 UTC

This artist drew his meals for 32 years, wow!

Get Ready to Draw

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:25:54 UTC

Some warm up portrait drawing activities to challenge your skills.

Identity Explained

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:27:20 UTC

An introduction to Identity with Pop 'n' Olly.

How to Draw: Eyes

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:29:05 UTC

Practise your eye drawings by following this video.

Vincent van Gogh

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:30:43 UTC

An introduction to Vincent van Gogh from the Tate Gallery.

Who Was Frida Kahlo?

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:43:03 UTC

Introducing the artist Frida Kahlo.

Women Artists' Stories

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:47:13 UTC

Exploring the stories of 5 female artists you need to know.

A Closer Look: Self Portrait

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:48:39 UTC

Take a closer look at Frida Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird

Gender Identity and Pronouns

aco24 — 2024-06-19 15:50:01 UTC

Watch this to understand more about gender identity and pronouns.

Yayoi Kusama

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:40:17 UTC

Introducing the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.

Obliteration Room

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:41:19 UTC

Explore Yayoi Kusama's 'Obliteration Room' installation.

The Myth Icarus and Daedalus

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:43:12 UTC

An introduction to the fascinating story of Icarus and Daedalus.

Kae Tempest: Icarus

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:44:12 UTC

Listen to this spoken word retelling of the myth of Icarus by Kae Tempest.

Who is Henri Matisse?

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:46:22 UTC

Introducing the artist Henri Matisse.

Narcissus and Echo

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:48:08 UTC

A myth exploring vanity.

Dreams of Dali

aco24 — 2024-06-21 10:49:46 UTC

Experience a virtual reality trailer exploring Salvador Dali's imagery.

Icarus Was Ridiculous

jfe5 — 2024-06-24 06:55:58 UTC

Izzy loves the Greek myths! She tells her friends all about the massive Wooden Horse of Troy and Icarus, who flew so close to the sun his wings melted! And then there's King Midas and all his gold, and Narcissus, who fell in love with his own face!