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by Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich
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shell pebble
shell pebble rated it 11 years ago
The classic introduction to 'Western' art, beginning with its classical origins in ancient Egypt, and casting light on the social, economic, political, cultural and technological influences from which it arose in each time and placeI was fascinated from the start, and a relatively considerable propo...
Saquib Mehmood's Blog
Saquib Mehmood's Blog rated it 12 years ago
The most authentic art history book, now a must read for all students and connoissuers of art.
Linhtalinhtinh
Linhtalinhtinh rated it 13 years ago
Hm. What else can I say about this book? This is a classic and a good review can be found almost everywhere, and I'm not sure you want to read one from a newbie, art-lover like me.The Story of Art is quite short (don't take into account its illustrions) and this is its very strength. Many will be di...
hadytangible
hadytangible rated it 13 years ago
I lost this book so i don't know when i'm going to finished :/
AC
AC rated it 15 years ago
This book was perfect. For someone like myself who (now) has a little knowledge of Art (the capital letter here is deliberate) and some sense of history -- but who has big gaps and oceans of ignorance about the topic -- this book was perfect. It is mature, serious, to the point, absolutely free of...
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