Johann Joachim Winckelmann books in order
German art historian and archaeologist, and conservator of the Vatican Library
- Lived
- 1717–1768
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 3
Johann Joachim Winckelmann published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Geschichte Der Kunst Des Alterthums (1763). The best-known is Reflections on the Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks (1765).
Updated September 2026
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Reflections on the Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks
Johann Joachim Winckelmann's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Geschichte Der Kunst Des Alterthums (1763)
Non-fiction in order
History of Ancient Art (1764)
About Johann Joachim Winckelmann
Johann Joachim Winckelmann was a German art historian and archaeologist. He was a pioneering Hellenist who first articulated the differences between Greek, Greco-Roman and Roman art. "The prophet and founding hero of modern archaeology", Winckelmann was one of the founders of scientific archaeology and first applied the categories of style on a large, systematic basis to the history of art. Many consider him the father of the discipline of art history. He was one of the first to separate Greek art into periods and time classifications.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Johann Joachim Winckelmann FAQ
- How many books has Johann Joachim Winckelmann written?
- Johann Joachim Winckelmann published 1 novel and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Johann Joachim Winckelmann's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Reflections on the Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks.
- What is Johann Joachim Winckelmann's last book?
- Reflections on the Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks (1765).
- What is Johann Joachim Winckelmann's most famous book?
- Reflections on the Painting and Sculpture of the Greeks (1765) is Johann Joachim Winckelmann's most widely read book.
- Can I read Johann Joachim Winckelmann's books for free?
- Yes. 1 book by Johann Joachim Winckelmann is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.