Artist Books and Zines
Investigating the concept of art as a reproducible object through the creation of small-scale, handmade books or zines.
Key Questions
- Analyze how the format of an artist book influences its narrative.
- Design a multi-page zine that explores a personal theme.
- Evaluate the democratic potential of self-published artist books and zines.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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