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Home › Best art history books for beginners

Best art history books for beginners

Art history can be intimidating. Seemingly composed of countless movements, mediums, artists, and styles, diving into the study may seem daunting. However, with the right book collection, it's a piece of cake.

View our collection of must-have books for budding art historians.


Museum Bookstore Chromatopia : An Illustrated History of Colour exhibition catalogue

Chromatopia : An Illustrated History of Colour

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From £18.95

Museum Bookstore The Short Story of Art : A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques exhibition catalogue

The Short Story of Art : A Pocket Guide to Key Movements, Works, Themes & Techniques

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Regular price £14.99

Museum Bookstore 50 Artists You Should Know exhibition catalogue

50 Artists You Should Know

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Regular price £14.95

Museum Bookstore Art : The Definitive Visual Guide exhibition catalogue

Art : The Definitive Visual Guide

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Regular price £29.95

Museum Bookstore The Art Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained exhibition catalogue

The Art Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained

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Regular price £18.95

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