Heinrich Wölfflin books in order
Swiss art critic and art historian
- Lived
- 1864–1945
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 4
Heinrich Wölfflin published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Art of the Italian Renaissance (1903). The best-known is Principles of Art History (1932).
Updated September 2026
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Principles of Art History
Heinrich Wölfflin's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Art of the Italian Renaissance (1903)
Principles of Art History (1932)
Classic Art (1952)
Other books in order
Renaissance and Baroque (1964)
About Heinrich Wölfflin
Heinrich Wölfflin was a Swiss art historian, esthetician and educator, whose objective classifying principles were influential in the development of formal analysis in art history in the early 20th century. He taught at the University of Basel, the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin and the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in the generation that saw German art history's rise to pre-eminence. His three most important books, still consulted, are Renaissance und Barock (1888), Die Klassische Kunst, and Kunstgeschichtliche Grundbegriffe.
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Heinrich Wölfflin FAQ
- How many books has Heinrich Wölfflin written?
- Heinrich Wölfflin published 3 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Heinrich Wölfflin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Principles of Art History.
- What is Heinrich Wölfflin's last book?
- Principles of Art History (1932).
- What is Heinrich Wölfflin's most famous book?
- Principles of Art History (1932) is Heinrich Wölfflin's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.