The Story Of Art

The Story Of Art

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Paperback
Published: PHAIDON, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

The acclaimed The Story of Art presents a monumental survey of Western art, tracing its development from ancient cave paintings to the complexities of the twentieth century. This seminal work chronicles the evolution of artistic styles and techniques, illustrating how each era's creations reflect its unique cultural and intellectual landscape. Gombrich argues for a profound understanding of art not as a collection of beautiful objects, but as a continuous, living tradition shaped by human ingenuity and historical circumstance. Its accessible yet authoritative prose makes it an indispensable guide for both students and seasoned enthusiasts seeking to comprehend the vast panorama of art history.

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Description

Author: E. H. Gombrich
Binding: Paperback
Published: PHAIDON, 1972

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Remainder mark
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

The acclaimed The Story of Art presents a monumental survey of Western art, tracing its development from ancient cave paintings to the complexities of the twentieth century. This seminal work chronicles the evolution of artistic styles and techniques, illustrating how each era's creations reflect its unique cultural and intellectual landscape. Gombrich argues for a profound understanding of art not as a collection of beautiful objects, but as a continuous, living tradition shaped by human ingenuity and historical circumstance. Its accessible yet authoritative prose makes it an indispensable guide for both students and seasoned enthusiasts seeking to comprehend the vast panorama of art history.