Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Cathedrals of England | 1967 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 2 | Costume and Fashion | 1969 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 3 | Modern Architecture | 1980 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 4 | Bauhaus | 1984 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 5 | Oceanic Art | 1995 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 6 | The Chronicle of Jazz | 1997 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 7 | 20th Century Ceramics | 2003 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
| 8 | Body Art | 2014 | Edmund de Waal | Buy |
The World of Art series is a long-running collection of art reference books, with volumes covering subjects from medieval English cathedrals to 20th century ceramics. The books in this collection span nearly five decades, from The Cathedrals of England (1967) to Body Art (2014), and each one provides a focused introduction to a particular area of art or culture.
Edmund de Waal’s contribution to the series, 20th Century Ceramics (2003), reflects his expertise as both a practicing ceramicist and a writer. The other volumes in the collection cover equally diverse ground, from the Bauhaus movement to Oceanic art to the history of jazz. The series is designed for general readers who want a solid grounding in these subjects.