Art School (in a book) - A future artist's guide to contemporary art

An exciting introduction to the world of contemporary art for young creatives from the makers of hit podcast Talk Art, actor Russell Tovey and gallerist Robert Diament.

Do you love art and want to know more but don't know where to start? Introducing Art School (in a book), a virtual gallery where you can see the most exciting contemporary artists of today, as well as some of the greatest from the twentieth century, including Henri Matisse, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo.

And who are the visionaries, the icons, the ones to watch now? With works by Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, and David Hockney, study the art of key artists working today, find out what inspires them, how they work and the meaning behind their art.

With Russell and Robert as your guides you will also discover the artist within you, with tips on new ways of seeing and reacting to the world around you and guidance on how you can develop your own creativity.

About the author

Russell Tovey and Robert Diament, illustrated by Rose Blake

Product details

• Authors: Robert Diament, Tovey Russell
• Assisted by: Blake Rose (Illustration)
• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 28.10.2025
• EAN: 9781510231412
• ISBN: 978-1-5102-3141-2
• No. of pages: 80
• Dimensions: 213 mm x 286 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 582 g
• Illustrations: Colour photos and line art
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Study Aids / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / General, Interest age: from c 9 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2, For National Curriculum Key Stage 2 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Art and artists, Art: general interest (Children's / Teenage)