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Professor gombrichs clear and engaging text combines with hundreds of fullcolour illustrations to trace the history of art in an unfolding narrative, from primitive cave paintings to controversial art works of the present day. Exquisite clothbound edition of the classic arthistory text the perfect gift for every art connoisseur and student. Lastly, a library of well illustrated books in a room where the art master is not infrequently to be found, ready with a suggestion, an explanation or a provocative remark is perhaps the most valuable of all. The story of art, first published in 1950 and currently in its 16th edition, is widely regarded as one of the most accessible introductions to the history of visual arts. Learn about the scope of the book and the canon of art history. Gombrich 19092001, author of the sixmillioncopy international bestseller the story of art and other classic works, was probably the bestknown art historian of his time. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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