Story of Art by E. H. Gombrich (2007, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPhaidon Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100714832472
ISBN-139780714832470
eBay Product ID (ePID)35184

Product Key Features

Edition16
Book TitleStory of Art
Number of Pages688 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicHistory / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorE. H. Gombrich
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight58.1 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.8 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition23
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
Grade FromEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal709
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded
SynopsisThe 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., 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., 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 color 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.

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