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Moravagine's avatar

How do you not include Ruth Brandon's Surreal Lives?

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Jonathan Crain's avatar

"Paris in Ruins" was my favorite art history read last year—I absolutely loved Smee's writing. Thanks for the great recommendations!

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Michael Patrick Brady's avatar

I've been meaning to check out his book, "The Art of Rivalry," which I think would fit nicely on this list as well.

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Jonathan Crain's avatar

Same here.

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À Chacun Son Goût's avatar

A nice books selection :-)

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