<p>I’m taking art history in the fall and I need to choose a book to read over the summer that I have to do a book report on. Ideally, I’d like one that will give me my first overview of art history as I know literally nothing about it. Getting the basics in before class starts is my priority. I’d like a book that links history into art history if possible as my history background is fairly weak too. </p>
<p>Any suggestions will be more than welcome!</p>
<p>I’ve compiled a list of books that many AP art history teachers recommend for summer reading. Check on this link, [Famous</a> Paintings Reviewed](<a href=“http://www.themasterpiececards.com/famous-paintings-reviewed/]Famous”>http://www.themasterpiececards.com/famous-paintings-reviewed/), under the “Blogroll” for the post titled “Art History Books”.</p>
<p>A great introduction to art history is “The Annotated Mona Lisa”, which is a survey of art history that also incorporates history. It’s also part of many AP art history curricula.</p>
<p>Good luck, and enjoy the class!</p>
<p>Sorry this is SO late but if you’re still not in school yet I recommend Art History for Dummies. This is one of the books I first read on the topic and it made it very approachable.</p>