'Almost as well known as the Mona Lisa, Sir Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art unites learning and pleasure.'- Pierre Rosenberg, Président-Directeur, Musée du Louvre, Paris I was 15 when I read The Story of Art and like millions since, I felt I had been given a map of a great country, and with it the confidence to explore further without fear of being overwhelmed.'- Neil MacGregor, former Director of the National Gallery, London, 1995 'Like every art historian of my generation, my way of thinking about pictures has been in large measure shaped by Ernst Gombrich. 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. 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. The Story of Art has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated, and the maps and charts redrawn. The text has been revised and updated where appropriate, and a number of significant new artists have been incorporated. The illustrations, now in colour throughout, have all been improved and reoriginated, and include six fold-outs. 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.įor the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. 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. In this completely redesigned 16th edition, Gombrich, a true master, combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. About the Book The most famous and popular book on art ever published, this quintessential 'introduction to art' has been a worldwide bestseller for over four decades.

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