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Art & Design· Austria

The Story of Art

by E.H. Gombrich
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1950488 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich is a landmark work of art & design, first published in 1950. Gombrich's introduction to the history of art—from prehistoric cave paintings to twentieth-century abstraction—has introduced more people to art than any other book. Written with unusual clarity and without condescension. Themes of art history, painting, sculpture run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1950.

Book Details

AuthorE.H. Gombrich
Published1950
Country of Origin🇦🇹 Austria
LanguageEnglish
Pages488
Category🖼️ Art & Design
ISBN9780714832470
Editorial Score40/100
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🖼️ Art & Design

Visual arts, architecture, photography, and design theory.

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Country of Origin

🇦🇹 Austria

This book is part of Austria's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
195010
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E.H. Gombrich
Austria
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of Art about?

Gombrich's introduction to the history of art—from prehistoric cave paintings to twentieth-century abstraction—has introduced more people to art than any other book. Written with unusual clarity and without condescension.

Who wrote The Story of Art?

The Story of Art was written by E.H. Gombrich, from Austria. First published in 1950.

What awards has The Story of Art won?

The Story of Art has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1950.

Is The Story of Art worth reading?

The Story of Art is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in art history, painting, sculpture.

Where can I buy The Story of Art?

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What category is The Story of Art?

The Story of Art is classified as Art & Design. Visual arts, architecture, photography, and design theory.

What country is The Story of Art from?

The Story of Art originates from Austria's literary tradition. Explore more books from Austria on our country page.

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