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A clear and friendly history of art, from cave paintings to the modern age
1950Steady paceThoughtful
What it is about
E. H. Gombrich tells the history of Western art as a story of artists learning from and reacting to each other. He covers everything from prehistoric paintings to the twentieth century. The book was first written for a general reader and avoids jargon.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want a friendly overview of art history.
What you will get
A long-lived classic that has been updated several times. It is a good reference as well as a good read.
The Story of Art Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Art history · Painting · Architecture
Length
688 pages · ≈ 20 h
More about this book
Characters
Artists and styles across thousands of years.
Setting
Europe and the Western world, with a few other cultures.
What makes it different
It reads like a story rather than a textbook.
Feel
Clear, warm and generous.
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