Art History Books

One of the most famous and popular books on art ever written. The Story of Art presents the history of art as one unfolding narrative, from the earlie...

The children's edition of Phaidon Press's best selling, "The Art Book" presents thirty of the most significant artists and engaging works of art from ...

Read up on the romantic idealism of Titian, the gorgeous colors of Cézanne, the graffiti-inspired figures of Jean-Michel Basquiat, and more. *13 Paint...

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampl...

Filled with gorgeous color reproductions and packed with fascinating information, 13 Art Movements Children Should Know presents a chronological sampl...

Learn about the world of Modern art! 13 Modern Artists Children Should Know features bold artwork, profiles on popular artists, and more for childre...

Mixology and art history enthusiasts will delight in Art Boozel: Cocktails Inspired by Modern and Contemporary Artists. This fun, inventive recipe b...

Learn about the impact of black and white art in Juxtapoz Black & White. This classic combination is anything but basic: its history dates back to p...

The Artist's Handbook of Materials and Techniques was originally published in 1940, and it has been an invaluable reference for artists and art stud...

Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in this book includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic perio...

Young readers are introduced to the wonders of da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the playful cutouts of Matisse, van Gogh's mesmerizing brushstrokes, a...

Young readers are introduced to the wonders of da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the playful cutouts of Matisse, van Gogh's mesmerizing brushstrokes, a...

Filled with stunning reproductions of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, 50 Art Movements You Should Know offers a chronological journey throu...

This book highlights 500 years of great art created by women, introducing young readers to amazing painters, sculptors, and photographers. The book fe...

This book highlights 500 years of great art created by women, introducing young readers to amazing painters, sculptors, and photographers. The book fe...

Explore the fascinating role of color in art history and visual culture in the book *Color Scheme: An Irreverent History of Art and Pop Culture in Pal...

New Retro combines the past with the present in a brilliant showcase of logos, graphics, and other projects that pay homage to the vintage aesthetic...

The most important and best-loved artists of the Pop movement are gathered in Pop Art: 50 Artworks You Should Know, an accessible book filled with pai...

The Surrealist movement that developed in Europe following the devastation of World War I swept energetically through all kinds of media. Surrealism: ...

Learn about the meanings behind 100 iconic works of art in Art: Explained. Discover why Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, why Rembrandt was o...

Discover the captivating unsolved mysteries behind well-known art and artists in 13 Art Mysteries Children Should Know. Featuring artists from Carav...

This book takes a look at 13 of the world's most fascinating sculptures, including works by Michelangelo, Rodin, and Niki de Saint Phalle, and other w...

This book introduces young readers to Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, Frida Kahlo's depiction of herself with a monkey, and Van Gogh's hypnotically swir...

Dare to enter the mysterious world of the macabre with the fascinating book Skulls: Portraits of the Dead and the Stories They Tell. This book inclu...

Impressionism: 13 Artists Children Should Know teaches young readers how painters from Claude Monet to John Singer Sargent introduced Impressionist ...

This lively introduction to some of the towering figures in American art inspires children to dream, create, and think. Each artist in the book is fea...

Learn how art can trick the mind. 13 Art Illusions Children Should Know features classic examples of illusion in artwork alongside engaging writing ...

Dive into iconic artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life and work in Desperately Seeking Basquiat. This book explores the most significant locations of B...

Discover the origins of art essentials in 13 Art Inventions Children Should Know. Read about a wide scope of breakthroughs throughout art history, i...

Perfect for fans of the 70s and 80s, music, graphic design, and underground culture, Punkouture outlines the fashion and style that supported the Pu...