The Story of Art

The Story of ArtAnyone looking for the most readablesurvey of the history of art fromthe [sic] cave paintings to the 20thcentury should buy the new, beautifullyproduced pocket edition ofThe Story ofArt, still one of the great classics of art criticism.' Independent A cornerstone of art history in a compact yet readable format and with a new preface by the author's granddaughter The Story of Arthas been a global bestseller for over half a century the finest and most

Anyone looking for the most readable�survey of the history of art from�the [sic] cave paintings to the 20th�century should buy the new, beautifully�produced pocket edition of�The Story of�Art, still one of the great classics of art criticism.' -�Independent A cornerstone of art history - in a compact yet readable format and with a new preface by the author's granddaughter� The Story of Art�has been a global bestseller for over half a century - the finest and most popular introduction ever written, published globally in more than 30 languages. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. Updated with a stunning new cover and a preface written specially by Professor Gombrich's granddaughter Leonie, this pocket format allows Gombrich's classic work to continue its triumphant progress for another generation, and to remain the title of first choice for all newcomers to art and its history.