Meyer Schapiro books in order
American historian of art
- Lived
- 1904–1996
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 9
Meyer Schapiro published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with The Romanesque Sculpture of Moissac (1931). The best-known is Romanesque Art (1977).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Meyer Schapiro
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Romanesque Art
Meyer Schapiro's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Words and Pictures (1973)
Romanesque Art (1977)
Modern Art (1978)
Paul Cézanne (1988)
Theory and Philosophy of Art (1994)
Mondrian (1995)
The Unity of Picasso's Art (2000)
Other books in order
The Romanesque Sculpture of Moissac (1931)
The Language of Forms (2005)
About Meyer Schapiro
Meyer Schapiro was a Lithuanian-born American art historian who developed new art historical methodologies that incorporated an interdisciplinary approach to the study of works. An expert on early Christian, Medieval and modern art, he explored periods and movements with an eye toward their works' social, political and material constructions.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Meyer Schapiro FAQ
- How many books has Meyer Schapiro written?
- Meyer Schapiro published 7 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Meyer Schapiro's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Romanesque Art.
- What is Meyer Schapiro's last book?
- Mondrian (1995).
- What is Meyer Schapiro's most famous book?
- Romanesque Art (1977) is Meyer Schapiro's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.