Art is not what you see, but what you make others see

- Edgar Degas

Why we teach art

At St Paul’s, art is an important part of the curriculum as it underpins all the other subjects. In art, we learn to observe the world and everything around us, which helps us to understand ourselves and have an appreciation for the world. In art, we also learn skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, textiles, photography and 3D. We learn to develop these skills in creative and interesting ways. There is also an element of critical and contextual studies where students learn about important periods in art history and global culture.

Head of Department: Ms Rachel Warriner