There are several art-themed novels without a female protagonist that I can recommend. One is "全職藝術(shù)家(我最白)" which tells the story of a legendary life shaped by music, film, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, and literature. Another recommendation is "學(xué)術(shù)妲己" which follows the journey of a non-elite teacher who rises to fame in a prestigious Ivy League school. Additionally, "重生死敵之女" is about a female protagonist who is reborn as the daughter of her archenemy and goes through various challenges with a foolish prince. These novels offer different perspectives on the art world and provide engaging stories without a female lead.