World of Art Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of World of Art books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The Cathedrals of England (By: Alec Clifton-Taylor)
Buy on Amazon1967
Costume and Fashion (By: James Laver)
Buy on Amazon1969
Modern Architecture (By: Kenneth Frampton)
Buy on Amazon1980
Bauhaus (By: Frank Whitford)
Buy on Amazon1984
Oceanic Art (By: Nicholas Thomas)
Buy on Amazon1995
The Chronicle of Jazz (By: Mervyn Cooke)
Buy on Amazon1997
20th Century Ceramics
Buy on Amazon2003
Body Art (By: Nicholas Thomas)
Buy on Amazon2014
Timeless Beauty: Traditional Japanese Folk Art
Buy on Amazon2003
Electra 6 Money
Buy on Amazon2019
Ben Nicholson: From the Studio
Buy on Amazon2021
Boom: Art and Design in the 1940s
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the World of Art series is publication order: 1. The Cathedrals of England (By: Alec Clifton-Taylor) (1967), 2. Costume and Fashion (By: James Laver) (1969), 3. Modern Architecture (By: Kenneth Frampton) (1980), 4. Bauhaus (By: Frank Whitford) (1984), 5. Oceanic Art (By: Nicholas Thomas) (1995), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The World of Art series by Edmund de Waal contains 12 books. The series began in 1967 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The World of Art series is written by Edmund de Waal. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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