The Story of Art

The Story of Art

PAPERBACK

03 May, 2023

By Eh Gombrich (author), Leonie Gombrich (Contributions by)

'Anyone looking for the most readable survey of the history of art from the [sic] cave paintings to the 20th century should buy the new, beautifully produc...

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ISBN-10:

1838666583

ISBN-13:

9781838666583

Publisher

Phaidon Press

Dimensions

7.60 X 4.70 X 1.60 inches

Language

English

Description

'Anyone looking for the most readable survey of the history of art from the [sic] cave paintings to the 20th century should buy the new, beautifully produced pocket edition of The Story of Art, still one of the great classics of art criticism.' - Independent

A cornerstone of art history - in a compact yet readable format and with a new preface by the author's granddaughter

The Story of Art has been a global bestseller for over half a century - the finest and most popular introduction ever written, published globally in more than 30 languages. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.

Updated with a stunning new cover and a preface written specially by Professor Gombrich's granddaughter Leonie, this pocket format allows Gombrich's classic work to continue its triumphant progress for another generation, and to remain the title of first choice for all newcomers to art and its history.

Product Details

ISBN-10

:1838666583

ISBN-13

:9781838666583

Publisher

:Phaidon Press

Publication date

: 03 May, 2023

Category

: Art & Creativity

Sub-Category

: History - General

Format

:PAPERBACK

Language

:English

Reading Level

: All

No. of Units

:1

Dimension

: 7.60 X 4.70 X 1.60 inches

Weight

:759 g

Editorial Reviews

'One of the great classics of art criticism.' - Independent

'There is something seductive about holding all of art history in one hand.' - Art and Auction

'The pleasing proportions of this edition are a marvel of compactness.' - Boston Globe

'a book to slip into your pocket and dip into on a journey. It remains a delight to read.' - The Good Book Guide

About the Author

Sir Ernst Gombrich's standing in the world of art and his popularity with experts and a vast general readership remain unrivalled. Born in Vienna, he came to London in 1936 to work at the Warburg Institute, where he became director from 1959 until his retirement in 1976. He won numerous honors, including a knighthood, the Order of Merit, and the Goethe, Hegel, and Erasmus prizes.

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