Art is the Signature of Civilization - Beverly Sills
What is art? Guides to writing about art.
Always keep in mind who your audience is.
Art terminology
Key Art Terms for Beginners - N34.Y46 1995
The Oxford Dictionary of Art - N33.O93 1997
The Tate Guide to Modern Terms - N34.W55 2008
Prints, Drawings and Watercolours, a guide to technical terms - N33.G65 1988
Oxford Concise Dictionary of Art Terms - N33.C53 2001
Illustrated Dictionary of Art Terms - N33.R49 1984
Critical Thinking
Critical Reasoning, a practical introduction - B809.2T48 2002
Critical Thinking, a concise guide - B809.2.B69 2002