5 best Art History Mysteries
Meet your favorite paintings and sculptures in an entirely new light, through the mesmerizing blend of Art History and Mystery. Add an unexpected twist to your admiration for art, where every brush stroke and chiseled contour could hold the key to a gripping whodunit. Engage your intellect, unravel secrets hidden in the canvas, and embark on a compelling journey through our shared cultural past, one suspense-filled story at a time.
The Goldfinch
By Donna Tartt
How it fits the "Art History Mysteries" vibe: An art-themed mystery, infused with art history where a young boy's holding onto a valuable piece of art drives the plot.
4.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Little, Brown
Page Count: 780
Published Date: 2013-10-22
The Da Vinci Code
By Dan Brown
How it fits the "Art History Mysteries" vibe: A thrilling mystery where the clues are embedded within the work of Leonardo Da Vinci and other historical objects.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Anchor
Page Count: 498
Published Date: 2006-03-28
The Secret History
By Procopius
How it fits the "Art History Mysteries" vibe: Provides a rather intellectual and eclectic look into classical studies, tied up in college-level dark mysteries.
Publisher: Standard Ebooks
Page Count: 156
Published Date: 2023-02-21T03:11:20Z
Girl with a Pearl Earring
By Tracy Chevalier
How it fits the "Art History Mysteries" vibe: A fictional narrative based on Vermeer's famous painting; it paints a mystifying story about the girl in the famous painting.
3.5 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Penguin
Page Count: 244
Published Date: 2001-01-01
The Birth of Venus
By Sarah Dunant
How it fits the "Art History Mysteries" vibe: A captivating novel set in Renaissance Florence enveloped with art, love, and a dose of mystery.
4 / 5 Stars on Google Books
Publisher: Random House
Page Count: 448
Published Date: 2004-11-30