Clive Bell published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books, beginning with Art (1924). The best-known is Landmarks in Nineteenth-Century Painting (1927).
Updated September 2026
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Landmarks in Nineteenth-Century Painting
Clive Bell's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Art (1924)
Other books in order
Landmarks in Nineteenth-Century Painting (1927)
Pot Boilers (1928)
Listos 3 (Listos!) (2002)
Since Cézanne (2007)
Studio 3 (2012)
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About Clive Bell
Arthur Clive Heward Bell was an English art critic, associated with formalism and the Bloomsbury Group. He developed the art theory known as significant form.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Clive Bell FAQ
- How many books has Clive Bell written?
- Clive Bell published 1 non-fiction book and 5 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Clive Bell's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Landmarks in Nineteenth-Century Painting.
- What is Clive Bell's last book?
- Art (1924).
- What is Clive Bell's most famous book?
- Landmarks in Nineteenth-Century Painting (1927) is Clive Bell's most widely read book.
- Can I read Clive Bell's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by Clive Bell are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.