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Gombrichs world history for the curious of all ages. Gombrichs bestselling history of the world for young readers tells the story of mankind from the stone age to the atomic bomb, focusing not on small detail but on the sweep of human experience, the extent of human achievement, and the depth of its frailty. We work with the worlds most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, and illustrated books for children. Story of art by gombrich abebooks shop for books, art. Learn about the scope of the book and the canon of art history. The first edition of this novel was published in 1950, and was written by e. Ernst hans gombrich istoria artei the story of art. First published in 1950 by phaidon, the book is widely regarded both as a seminal work of criticism and as one of the most accessible introductions to the visual arts. 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. Gombrichs the story of art one of the most widelyused survey textbooks in any field. Jul 21, 2007 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.
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