When it comes to art, many of us are likely to say, "I know what I like," but our appreciation can be deepened through greater familiarity with art's primary movements, themes, and techniques. Offering an accessible introduction, this guide explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to Damien Hirst installations. Among the highlights are Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Sandro Botticelli's Primavera, and Boccioni's Unique Forms of Continuity in Space, alongside works by Kahlo, Cezanne, Kandinsky, Bruegel, and Lichtenstein.