Alexandre Benois books in order
Russian artist
- Lived
- 1870–1960
- Country
- Russia
- Books
- 4
Alexandre Benois published 4 non-fiction books, beginning with The Russian School of Painting (1916). The best-known is Memoirs (1960).
Updated September 2026
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Memoirs
Alexandre Benois's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Russian School of Painting (1916)
Reminiscences of the Russian Ballet (1941)
Memoirs (1960)
Alexandre Benois, 1870-1960 (1980)
About Alexandre Benois
Alexandre (Alexander) Nikolayevich Benois was a Russian artist, art critic, historian, preservationist and founding member of Mir iskusstva, an art movement and magazine. As a designer for the Ballets Russes under Sergei Diaghilev, Benois exerted what is considered a seminal influence on the modern ballet and stage design.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Alexandre Benois FAQ
- How many books has Alexandre Benois written?
- Alexandre Benois published 4 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Alexandre Benois's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoirs.
- What is Alexandre Benois's last book?
- Memoirs (1960).
- What is Alexandre Benois's most famous book?
- Memoirs (1960) is Alexandre Benois's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.