{"id":318,"date":"2026-09-25T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/basmuseum.com\/blog\/articles\/llibres-art-urba-2\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T20:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T19:44:34","slug":"llibres-art-urba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/basmuseum.com\/en\/blog\/llibres-art-urba\/","title":{"rendered":"The 12 best books about urban art, modern art and the most influential artists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Books about art are an excellent way to learn about art history, discover new artists and understand the movements that have transformed the way we see visual culture. <strong>From modern art to street art<\/strong>, there are books for every taste and interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this selection, you\u2019ll find <strong>12 of the best books about art<\/strong>, with a particular focus on <strong>street art<\/strong>, as well as influential artists and movements from modern art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best books about street art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Urban art has gone from occupying the streets to becoming part of museums, galleries and collections around the world<\/strong>. These books are a great way to discover its origins, evolution and key figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <em>Trespass: A History of Uncommissioned Urban Art<\/em>, by Carlo McCormick, Marc and Sara Schiller<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most comprehensive books for understanding <strong>how unauthorized art has transformed urban spaces<\/strong>. It features artworks, photographs and stories related to<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/graffiti-vs-street-art\/\"> graffiti<\/a>\/,<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/que-es-el-street-art-i-on-trobar-lo\/\"> street art<\/a>\/ and other forms of artistic intervention in cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <em>The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti<\/em>, by Rafael Schacter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true international journey through urban art. The book explores <strong>how different cities have developed their own scenes<\/strong> and how artists use public spaces as places for creative expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <em>Street Art: The Best Urban Art from Around the World<\/em>, by Gary Shove and Patrick Potter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visual collection that <strong>allows you to discover artists and artworks from around the world, including<\/strong><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/banksy\/\"> <strong>Banksy<\/strong><\/a>\/. It is particularly interesting for anyone who wants to discover the diversity of styles that coexist within urban art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From the book to the street: discover urban art at BAS Museum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reading about urban art allows you to learn about its history, but seeing it in person offers a completely different perspective. At<a href=\"\/en\/\"> <strong>BAS<\/strong><\/a>\/, <strong>Barcelona Street Art Museum<\/strong>, you can discover a <strong>collection dedicated to urban art and explore works by artists from different generations and artistic styles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From artists such as<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/okuda-san-miguel\/\"> <strong>Okuda San Miguel<\/strong><\/a>\/,<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/aryz\/\"> <strong>Aryz<\/strong><\/a>\/, Escif and<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/felipe-pantone\/\"> <strong>Felipe Pantone<\/strong><\/a>\/ to other prominent names from the international scene, the BAS collection shows how art born on the streets can also occupy a museum space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to keep discovering urban art beyond books? Visit BAS and discover our collection in the heart of Barcelona.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books about essential artists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way to explore art is to learn more about the careers of its most influential figures. These books offer <strong>different perspectives on some of the most influential artists<\/strong> in the art world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <em>Frida Kahlo: The Paintings<\/em>, by Hayden Herrera<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A look at Frida Kahlo\u2019s work and career through her paintings. It is a great choice for anyone who wants to <strong>understand the relationship between her life, identity and artistic production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <em>Jean-Michel Basquiat<\/em>, by Richard D. Marshall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An exploration of Basquiat\u2019s career, one of the most renowned artists to emerge from the <strong>urban art scene of New York<\/strong>. His work brings together different influences, from <strong>graffiti to Neo-Expressionism<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <em>Keith Haring: The Complete Murals<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A publication focused on the murals of<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/keith-haring\/\"> Keith Haring<\/a>\/, an artist <strong>whose work transformed streets and public spaces into places for artistic expression<\/strong>. His distinctive characters and symbols have become some of the icons of contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <em>Banksy: Wall and Piece<\/em>, by Banksy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A collection of artworks and texts related to <strong>one of the most internationally renowned urban artists<\/strong>. This book about<a href=\"\/en\/blog\/banksy\/\"> Banksy<\/a>\/ offers an insight into his distinctive combination of art, humour and social criticism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <em>The Andy Warhol Diaries<\/em>, by Andy Warhol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A personal look into <strong>Andy Warhol\u2019s world and New York\u2019s artistic and cultural scene<\/strong>. His diaries offer a different perspective on one of the most influential artists in contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books about modern art<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern art revolutionised the way artists created and people understood works of art. These books offer a good introduction to some of <strong>the movements and artists that shaped the 19th and 20th centuries<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <em>The Story of Art<\/em>, by E. H. Gombrich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great classics for exploring art history. Gombrich takes readers on a <strong>journey from the earliest artistic expressions to modern art<\/strong>, explaining the main changes and movements of each period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <em>Ways of Seeing<\/em>, by John Berger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A fundamental work for reflecting on <strong>how we observe and interpret images<\/strong>. Berger examines the <strong>relationship between art, culture and society<\/strong> and proposes a different way of looking at artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. <em>The Story of Art<\/em>, by E. H. Gombrich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another major reference for anyone who wants <strong>to gain an overview of the evolution of art<\/strong>. Its journey through different periods and styles makes it a great starting point for anyone interested in art history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <em>The Art Book<\/em>, by Phaidon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A particularly visual option. It brings together artworks from <strong>different periods, styles and artists, allowing readers to quickly discover a wide variety of forms of artistic expression<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which book about art should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best choice will depend on what you want to discover. If you\u2019re particularly interested in <strong>urban art<\/strong>, books such as <em>The World Atlas of Street Art and Graffiti<\/em> or <em>Trespass<\/em> are a great starting point. For learning about art history in general, Gombrich\u2019s books remain essential references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you want to learn more about specific artists, you can also look for publications dedicated to figures such as <strong>Keith Haring, Basquiat or Banksy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But books aren\u2019t the only way to discover urban art. <strong>Seeing artworks in person allows you to appreciate their scale, techniques and details in a way that no photograph can fully reproduce.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover urban art at BAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re passionate about urban art and want to continue this journey beyond the pages of a book,<a href=\"\/en\/\"> <strong>visit BAS, Barcelona Street Art Museum<\/strong><\/a>\/. Discover a <strong>collection of works by national and international artists<\/strong> and get closer to an artistic movement that was born on the streets and continues to evolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover BAS and buy your tickets to visit the museum in Barcelona.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the 12 best books about art, from street art and urban art to modern art and influential artists. 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