Art — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Art and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Paper 1: Drawing and/or Painting from Still Life
Chapter 2: Paper 2: Drawing and/or Painting from Nature
Chapter 3: Paper 3: Original Imaginative Composition in Colour
Chapter 4: Paper 4: Applied Art
Chapter 5: Practical Course Work in Art
Chapter 6: Finished Art Work Submission
Chapter 7: Internal Assessment Marking Criteria

Frequently asked questions

Is the Art textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Art textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Art faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Art — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Art study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.