Best art history books for beginners

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      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.

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      A History of Pictures for Children available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      A History of Pictures for Children
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      £14.95
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      50 Artists You Should Know available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      50 Artists You Should Know
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      £14.95
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      Great Paintings : The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      Great Paintings : The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained
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      £19.99
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      Art Since 1900 : Modernism Antimodernism Postmodernism available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      Art Since 1900 : Modernism Antimodernism Postmodernism
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      £50.00
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      30,000 Years of Art : The Story of Human Creativity across Time and Space (mini format) available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      30,000 Years of Art : The Story of Human Creativity across Time and Space (mini format)
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      £19.95
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      A History of Art in 21 Cats available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      A History of Art in 21 Cats
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      £12.95
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      A History of Pictures available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      A History of Pictures
      Museum Bookstore
      £19.95
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      Museum Bookstore Modern Art Explorer : Discover the stories behind famous artworks exhibition catalogue
      Modern Art Explorer : Discover the stories behind famous artworks
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      £12.95
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      An Introduction to Art available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      An Introduction to Art
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      £19.95
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      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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      £14.99
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      Art : The Definitive Visual Guide available to buy at Museum Bookstore
      Art : The Definitive Visual Guide
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      £29.95
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      The Art Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
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      £18.95