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Art, Architecture, Fashion & Photography Books
Explore an expansive collection of books for artists, enthusiasts and everyone in between. This is the best spot for intriguing titles on fashion, architecture, photography, and painting. Learn the foundation of art history, discover new Renaissance painters, or flip through the works of icons like Annie Leibovitz and Georgia O’Keeffe.
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The Look
By Michelle Obama, Meredith Koop, Farah Jasmine Griffin
As a cultural icon known for redefining traditional style, Michelle Obama makes another fashion statement with her new book, The Look.
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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 True Story of History’s Most Successful Art Bandit
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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Books About Art
Shop the best selection of art books at Barnes & Noble stores and online, where you’ll find books about painting, architecture and photography all in one store. From visually stunning art coffee table books to the best books for artists, there are so many good art books to buy.If you’re looking to spruce up your coffee table, you’ll find decorative art books spanning from Accidentally Wes Anderson to The Art of Demon Slayer to Barbie™: The World Tour. The Hidden Life of Trees is a visually stunning book, as is National Geographic’s Destinations of a Lifetime.Artists who want to work on their technique can find instructional books, books to learn art techniques and activities in titles such as Draw Yourself Calm the Color and Light series. Dig into the art of comics with Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics or pick up one of any number of activity books that teach a new style of art, such as Essence of Watercolour or Painting in Acrylics.There are also plenty of books by and about famous artists, like Georgia O'Keeffe: To See Takes Time and The Art of Ruth E. Carter. 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 artbook selection to find books that inspire you.
10 Best Art Books for Artists to Read
- Back in Fashion by WWD
- Palace Costume by Mimi Haddon
- Gender Violence, Art , and the Viewer by Ellen C. Caldwell
- The Museum by Samuel J. Redman
- The Dream Colony by Walter Hopps
- That Still Moment by Edwin Denby
- What Comes After Farce? By Hal Foster
- The Last Caravaggio by Francesca Whitlum-Cooper
- Monet by Jackie Wullschläger
- Taylor Swift Style by Sarah Chapelle