The Best New Art Books to Buy as Holiday Gifts

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’Tis the season, which means it’s time to start racking your brain for gift ideas. But if your list happens to include artists or art lovers, the choice is a no-brainer: Give them a book on art. Whether it’s an artist bio, a novel, or a sumptuously illustrated catalog, it’s bound to be appreciated (unless you’ve seriously misjudged the recipient’s preferences in art—in which case, it’s the thought that counts). Needless to say, there are thousands of titles out there. To help you make the right choice, we offer our recommendations for the best 2024 art books for giving. (Prices and availability current at time of publication.)