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Smart About Art Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Smart About Art books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Smart About Art series? Start with "Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler) (0)" (1970) and follow publication order through all 9 books.
The complete Smart About Art reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler) (0)
1970
Edgar Degas: Paintings That Dance (By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler)
0
Vincent Van Gogh (By: Joan Holub)
1970
Edgar Degas (By: Maryann Cocca-Leffler)
2001
Claude Monet (By: True Kelley)
2001
Henri Matisse (With: Jessie Hartland)
2002
Pablo Picasso (By: True Kelley)
2002
Mary Cassatt (With: Jennifer Kalis)
2003
Frida Kahlo (By: Tomie dePaola,Margaret Frith)
2003
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