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Art, Architecture, Fashion & Photography Books
Explore an expansive collection of art books for artists, enthusiasts and everyone in between. This is the best spot for inspiring books about fashion, architecture, photography and painting. Learn the foundation of art history, discover the masters of Renaissance art, or flip through the works of icons like Annie Leibovitz and Georgia O’Keeffe.
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A Masterpiece Unstitched
The Story of the Bayeux Tapestry: Unraveling the Norman Conquest
By David Musgrove, Michael Lewis
This engaging, beautifully illustrated history brings one of the medieval world's most spectacular artifacts vividly to life.
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The Story of Art
By EH Gombrich, Leonie Gombrich
Since it was first published in 1950, Gombrich's The Story of Art has been admired by readers of all backgrounds for the clarity of its writing and the wisdom of its author. This new compact edition brings a cornerstone of art history into a new age.
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The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession
By Michael Finkel
This is the stranger-than-fiction true story of Stéphane Breitweiser’s infamous and incredible career as — you guessed it — one of the world’s most notorious art thieves.
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Brunelleschi's Dome: How a Renaissance Genius Reinvented Architecture
By Ross King
How did Filippo Brunelleschi overcome an architectural challenge that the greatest minds of 15th-century Florence deemed impossible? Ross King turns a monumental feat into a gripping page-turner.
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Art Books for Art Lovers & Artists
Shop the best selection of art books at Barnes & Noble stores and online, where you’ll find books about painting, fashion, architecture and photography all in one store. From visually stunning art books to display on your coffee table to the best books for artists and fascinating art biographies, there are so many ways to explore the art world.
Explore beautiful art books like Mona’s Eyes: The Illustrated Editon and Art Cat: Fine Felines of the Art World and Gaudí. The Complete Works. If you’re into film, then you will love Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures and photography fans can catch an intimate glimpse of The Beatles in George Harrison’s The Third Eye.
Artists who want to hone their craft can find popular art technique books like Watercolour: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner, The Oil Painter's Color Handbook, Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing and Drawing Portraits: A Complete Guide. Whether you’re searching for books on artistic anatomy like Morpho: Anatomy for Artists or art history books like The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History or Auguste Racinet. The Costume History, find them here.
There are also plenty of books by and about famous artists, like Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found and Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism. Whether you’re interested in books on Salvador Dalí, Frida Kahlo or Pablo Picasso, explore our large variety. Find fascinating stories centered around art, like The Art Thief and The Story of Art Without Men, or revel in the artistry of visual masterminds like Hayao Miyazaki.
Books about art not only captivate artists but provide us with a much-needed break from our mundane daily tasks. Fine art is an incredible medium that not only grants us the chance to escape but teaches us about the beauty and magic of stillness. Whether you’re into art history, fashion and design, travel photography, or you’re a lover of European art, browse our art book selection to find books that inspire you.
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- Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt
- Mona's Eyes: The Illustrated Edition by Thomas Schlesser
- The Dog's Gaze: A Visual History by Thomas W. Laqueur
- Work in Progress: A Memoir by Devon Rodriguez
- The Art of Intentional Dressing by Erin Walsh
- Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found by Andrew Graham-Dixon
- Kahlo: The Bigger Picture by Inès Boittiaux
- Character Study: Observations from a Very Curious Artist by Carly Kuhn
- The Art of Street Photography by Sean Tucker, Joshua K. Jackson
- Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring by Brad Gooch