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The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, now in colour throughout, have all been improved and reoriginated, and include six fold-outs. The text has been revised and updated where appropriate, and a number of significant new artists have been incorporated. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated, and the maps and charts redrawn. The Story of Art has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. In these respects the new edition is true to its much-loved predecessors: the text runs as smoothly as ever and the improved illustrations are always on the page where the reader needs them. In its new edition, this classic work continues its triumphant progress tirelessly for yet another generation, to remain the title of first choice for any newcomer to art or the connoisseur.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Phaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0714832472
ISBN-13
9780714832470
eBay Product ID (ePID)
35184
Product Key Features
Book Title
Story of Art
Author
E. H. Gombrich
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
History / General
Publication Year
2007
Genre
Art
Number of Pages
688 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in.
Item Height
1.7in.
Item Width
6.9in.
Item Weight
58.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Age Range
13-Up
Grade from
Eighth Grade
Grade to
College Graduate Beginner
Edition Description
Revised Edition,Expanded
Edition Number
16
Reviews
" "Lucid and endlessly informative." - The Good Book Guide "For everyone, not just for stuffed shirts." - The Mail on Sunday "The country's bestselling book on art, never out of print, still in demand" - The Times "Gombrich's voice is lively, opinionated, and almost conversational, yet his erudition shines through to make a book that is both accessible and informative." - Library Journal "This comprehensive look at Western art from prehistoric times on up to the present has been completely redesigned and extensively revised and updated." - Booklist "Enjoy the most famous book on art ever published. . . This has been revamped for the first time since 1972, offering larger illustrations, more color, and improved text and coverage. Highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review ", "Lucid and endlessly informative." - The Good Book Guide "For everyone, not just for stuffed shirts." - The Mail on Sunday "The country's bestselling book on art, never out of print, still in demand" - The Times "Gombrich's voice is lively, opinionated, and almost conversational, yet his erudition shines through to make a book that is both accessible and informative." - Library Journal "This comprehensive look at Western art from prehistoric times on up to the present has been completely redesigned and extensively revised and updated." - Booklist "Enjoy the most famous book on art ever published. . . This has been revamped for the first time since 1972, offering larger illustrations, more color, and improved text and coverage. Highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review
This is a standard text for art history with great writing which makes the subject easy to understand. This is a text that has met the test of time, in use for many, many years.
This is a comprehensive and well-written survey of the history of art by one of the very top scholars in the field. It has gone through a number of editions over the decades, a testament to its enduring value.
We are using this book as text for my Art History and Appreciation class. It is a very easy book to read and also has easy to digest material. The language is simple and to the point, no over dramatic art terminology. It will take you by the hand to teach you everything you need to know about art and its beginnings to basic design concepts and the art of doing a impeccable critique of an art work without feeling like a total fool. I find myself reading it on my spare time it is so interesting and entertaining.
It is basically a "Once upon a time there was something beautiful called art..."