The Story of Art

Author: E.H. Gombrich
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Publish Date: 1999-11-01
Features: The Story of Art is one of the most famous and popular books on art. It provides a comprehensive account of the development of art from the earliest cave paintings to contemporary experimental art, demonstrating that the history of art is "a history of various traditions that continually twists and changes, where each work looks back to the past and points forward to the future." The sixteenth edition features an updated layout to continue successfully presenting this classic work to future generations of readers. Sir Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art, like the Mona Lisa, enjoys worldwide acclaim, sharing knowledge and enjoyment with people. — Pierre Rosenberg, Curator of the Louvre, 1995
In the great endeavor to help people become familiar with art, The Story of Art is a masterpiece. I cannot express my admiration for this new edition. The design is elegant, the illustrations are exquisite and inspiring, the text is clear and radiant... All of this makes the new edition shine brilliantly. This book is worth rereading again and again, like fine wine and fine cuisine, becoming more and more delightful with each appreciation. — Carter Brown, Director of the National Gallery of Art, USA, 1995
Every art historian of our generation has almost been shaped in the way they think about painting by Gombrich. At the age of 15, I read The Story of Art and, like millions of others, felt as if I had been given a map of a great nation, allowing me to explore confidently without the fear of going astray. — Neil MacGregor, Director of the National Gallery, UK, 1995
Sir Gombrich, with his vast knowledge and eloquent writing, often uses only a few words to convey the entire atmosphere of a period. Through The Story of Art, he has successfully taught thousands of people how to appreciate the paintings of the past. This is an erudite and captivating work, one of the most famous, popular, and enduring books on art. The book provides a comprehensive account of the development of art from the earliest cave paintings to contemporary experimental art, illustrating that the history of art is "a history of various traditions that continually twists and changes, where each work looks back to the past and points forward to the future." Since its publication in the West, The Story of Art has been reprinted over twenty times and enjoys global acclaim. Several versions are also available in China. This edition is the latest from Sanlian Bookstore, translated by Professor Fan Jingzhong, a renowned expert in the study of Gombrich, and is celebrated for its famous translation, rich illustrations, exquisite craftsmanship, and captivating appeal.