The Story of Art: 0000

A beautifully compiled Art book with sharp and colourful illustrations, written by a very informative and entertaining author. This book would be a great starting point for anyone interested in the world of art and includes examples of many different artistic styles. Others have already adequately stated the books shortcomings so I will not repeat these.

As a person of keen interest in art and especially of visiting European art galleries, this book is exactly what I needed.

A very comprehensive look at art. The author though does not stick to paintings only, but includes sculptures and architecture as well. You see all three progressing through the centuries. The book has good colour pictures throughout. Highly recommended.

Pretty much the go to textbook for all levels,students,enthusiasts a life choice for those seeking the answers and origin of Art as a journey. Complete bargain as was a second hand version in fine condition.Marvellous value. Must have item in any home or study.

For myself as a late starter to studying and appreciating Art, this book is very readable and I am so pleased it was recommended to me.

This renowned volume is a compelling and fascinating tour through history (and pre-history) of how Art got to be Art. It has sold 8 million copies and in its 16th edition so that tells you just how good it is! But my review is really about choosing (see above photo for size difference) between the glossy, big format edition and the 2001 pocket format. I bought the pocket edition first. I loved it so much that I thought I would treat myself to this full size version. I’m glad I did. The full size version is for the coffee table or sitting up and reading at a desk. It’s a beautiful book with every art work mentioned shown in very high quality photographs alined with the relevant text. Ie in contrast to the pocket edition, there’s no need to flip pages to a separate part of the book to get to the matching illustration. ✅✅ worth the extra cost.But it’s not a book that I could read in bed as the glossy paper and size means that it’s a rather heavy handful.So I’m very glad I also have both editions. However if I had to get only 1 then I would choose the pocket version. All the text and all the colour illustrations and cleverly managed with much less weight.

Essential reading for serious art observers, alongside Hughes's The Shock of the New, but make sure you also get The Story of Art without Men by Katy Hessel to redress the shameful omission (by today's standards) of great female artists.

Working my way through and enjoying it immensely. Considering that English was his second language, he has mastered it, and writes better than majority of native English speakers.The heads of majors art institutions around the world endorse this book. I am beginning to understand why.

If all history books were written in the fashion of 'the Story of Art', I might have become a history fanatic. Even though it's a paperback, the paper and font used makes this book a pleasure to read; the art displayed in its pages are of high quality.

I am glad the own this excellent, very informative and well written book.E. Gombrich, its author, was a very knowledgeable and talented man.

Muy buen libro.

The quality is very nice, colorful and carefulness

Astonishing printing quality, richness of content and super useful apendixes(tables).