'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.

El libro de arte más célebre y popular de todos los tiempos ha sido un éxito de ventas durante más de cinco décadas, con traducciones a 34 idiomas.

Presenta la historia del arte en forma de discurso narrativo, una cadena viva que aún hoy comunica la época contemporánea con la era de las pirámides.

Su popularidad sigue vigente por el estilo directo y sencillo y la habilidad del autor para hacernos llegar el mensaje con claridad.

Combina el profundo conocimiento con un don para la comunicación.

The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.

For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, now in colour throughout, have all been improved and reoriginated, and include six fold-outs. The text has been revised and updated where appropriate, and a number of significant new artists have been incorporated. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated, and the maps and charts redrawn.

The Story of Art has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. In these respects the new edition is true to its much-loved predecessors: the text runs as smoothly as ever and the improved illustrations are always on the page where the reader needs them. In its new edition, this classic work continues its triumphant progress tirelessly for yet another generation, to remain the title of first choice for any newcomer to art or the connoisseur.

Exquisite cloth-bound edition of the classic art-history text - the perfect gift for every art connoisseur and student

For more than 60 years Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art has been a global bestseller - with more than 8 million copies sold - the perfect introduction to art history, from the earliest cave paintings to art of the twentieth century, a masterpiece of clarity and personal insight. This classic book is currently in its 16th edition and has been translated into more than 30 languages, and published in numerous formats and editions. Now, for the first time, this Luxury Edition is the ultimate gift purchase for all art lovers - a perfect keepsake to treasure, and to inspire future generations.

The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over half a century. 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.

For this new, compact edition The Story of Art has been completely redesigned, giving a fresh perspective to Gombrich's well-loved text. The illustrations, collected together in a separate section towards the back of the book for easy reference, vividly illustrate the lively and engaging narrative and are in colour throughout.

The Story of Art has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. In these respects the pocket edition is no exception, combining smoothly flowing text with a clear, simple design in a convenient and accessible format. The new edition allows this classic work to continue its triumphant progress for another generation, and to remain the title of first choice for all newcomers to art.

Presenta la historia del arte en forma de discurso narrativo, una cadena viva que aún hoy comunica la época contemporánea con la era de las pirámides.

Su popularidad sigue vigente por el estilo directo y sencillo y la habilidad del autor para hacernos llegar el mensaje con claridad.

Combina el profundo conocimiento con un don para la comunicación.

Sir Ernst Gombrich (1909?2001) ocupó una posición privilegiada en el mundo del arte y despertó una admiración sin parangón hasta hoy entre los expertos y el público en general. Sus libros se han traducido a más de treinta idiomas y muchos de sus títulos son todo un clásico.

Un estudio narrativo exquisito del arte occidental escrito por uno de los historiadores de arte y pensadores más notables del siglo XX.

Analiza la superioridad moral y estética de las obras antiguas menos sofisticadas (o primitivas) en la relación con obras posteriores que han perdido fuerza y se han sumido en la decadencia.

Aborda el tema en profundidad, desde las primeras referencias de documentos clave de la Antig?edad y el análisis del debate surgido en el siglo XVIII hasta el examen de las expresiones radicales de primitivismo en la época moderna.

Es el resultado de más de 40 años de estudio y reflexión sobre el tema; la narrativa rigurosa se acompaña de numerosas citas que documentan con precisión el papel de autores, críticos y artistas en las distintas corrientes de opinión.

Presenta la historia del arte en forma de discurso narrativo, una cadena viva que a n hoy comunica la poca contempor nea con la era de las pir mides.

Su popularidad sigue vigente por el estilo directo y sencillo y la habilidad del autor para hacernos llegar el mensaje con claridad.

Combina el profundo conocimiento con un don para la comunicaci n.

Sir Ernst Gombrich (1909?2001) ocup una posici n privilegiada en el mundo del arte y despert una admiraci n sin parang n hasta hoy entre los expertos y el p blico en general. Sus libros se han traducido a m s de treinta idiomas y muchos de sus t tulos son todo un cl sico.

This volume presents an accessible selection of Professor Gombrich's best and most characteristic writing, and introduces the general reader to his ideas and arguments on many fundamental questions. In these meticulously assimilated writings he discusses the nature of representation, the psychology of perception, the interpretation of images, the problems of theory and method, the idea of progress, and symbolism and meaning in art.

Professor Gombrich's writings include three major narrative works - The Story of Art, Art and Illusion and The Sense of Order - plus 11 volumes of collected essays and reviews. This anthology brings together a selection from all these books and in addition six pieces not previously published by Phaidon. It thus introduces the reader to the entire range of Gombrich's thought. Richard Woodfield writes a general introduction, and provides extensive notes and guides to further reading.

Una edici n homenaje encuadernada en tela y encajada de la historia del arte m s cl sica jam s escrita.

Durante m s de 60 a os La Historia del arte de Gombrich ha sido un best seller global que ha vendido m s de 8 millones de copias por todo el mundo, ha sido traducido a m s de 30 idiomas y se ha editado en m ltiples formatos.

Desde la prehistoria al arte del siglo XX (acaba en 1960) es la mejor introducci n al arte que se puede leer ya que Gombrich, en este texto, nos ense a a mirar y a disfrutar del arte de tal forma que una vez le da se disfruta m s de cualquier exposici n o visita que se realice.