The Story of Art
by GOMBRICH, E. H
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- Hardcover
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The Story of Art is an introduction to art, written by E. H. Gombrich. First published in 1950, it is widely regarded both as a seminal work of criticism, and as one of the most accessible introductions to the visual arts. It was originally intended for younger readers. It has sold over seven million copies to become the best selling art book of all time. It is currently in its 16th edition and has been translated into approximately 30 languages.
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- Title
- The Story of Art
- Author
- GOMBRICH, E. H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Phaidon 2016
- Keywords
- limited luxury edition story art gombrich history painting western theory classic
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