Books about collecting works of art

The art that individuals choose to showcase goes a long way to making a house into a home. While some folks acquire art as it happens to catch their attention, others purposely pick pieces based on their aesthetic value and investment potential. Here are a few books to inspire those who hope to build an art collection.

‘Art Collecting Today’ By Doug Woodham

Those who are interested in the investment side of art collecting can benefit from this book’s well-researched guidelines about buying and selling art, understanding applicable tax laws and cultural property laws, and other topics.

‘The Art of Buying Art’ By Alan Bamberger

Those who are new to collecting art can become savvy by reading this guide, which explains how to evaluate pieces, build a collection, recognize forgeries, purchase art, distinguish originals from reproductions and more.

‘The Black Market: A Guide to Art Collecting’ By Charles Moore

With a focus on AfricanAmerican artwork, this guide combines art history with business-focused collecting practices and provides a primer on African-American art during the 20th century and building a satisfying art collection.

‘Collecting Art for Love, Money and More’ By Ethan Wagner and Thea Westreich Wagner

By answering common questions about art collecting, this book unpacks the unique factors that motivate individuals to buy art and build a collection, including aesthetic enjoyment, investment potential and intellectual stimulation.

‘The Intrepid Art Collector’ By Lisa Hunter

Budget-conscious art fans can learn about purchasing a range of art at great prices with this read, which provides information about developing personal taste in art, preserving art at home and more.

‘Seven Days in the Art World’ By Sarah Thornton

Various art subcultures are the focus of this read, which serves up a series of narratives that immerse readers in art auctions, studios, competitions, magazines and more while exploring the ins and outs of the art world.