Books:
* L'ombre du tableau (1980): An exploration of the relationship between art and reality, focusing on the paintings of the 19th and 20th centuries.
* La Couleur du ciel (1985): A meditation on the experience of color and its role in human perception.
* Le Corps immobile (1988): An analysis of the human body in art, literature, and philosophy.
* Les Règles du jeu (1995): A reflection on the nature of rules and their influence on human behavior.
* L'Amour et les ruines (2000): A philosophical exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time.
* Le Paysage intérieur (2004): A meditation on the relationship between the inner and outer world, focusing on the experience of nature.
* La Vie de l'art (2008): A wide-ranging study of the history of art, from its origins to the present day.
* L'Instant suspendu (2012): A reflection on the nature of time and its influence on human experience.
* Le Goût du silence (2016): A meditation on the power of silence in art and life.
Essays:
* L'Art du récit
* Le Temps de la peinture
* Le Voyageur immobile
* Le Goût du risque
Exhibitions curated:
* La Couleur du ciel (1985)
* Le Corps immobile (1988)
* L'Art du récit (1990)
* Le Temps de la peinture (1992)
Awards and Recognition:
* Prix Médicis Essai (1985) for *La Couleur du ciel*
* Prix de la Critique (1992) for *Le Temps de la peinture*
Bailly's writing is characterized by its elegance, clarity, and thought-provoking insights. He is known for his ability to connect seemingly disparate ideas and to offer fresh perspectives on familiar subjects.