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Loading... The Story of Artby E.H. Gombrich
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Concise, easy to read, understand and learn. Excelent! ( )I loved this book. It explains in a very lively and understandable way (with, I'm sure, some simplification) the history of western art. The love of the author for his subject and for all those past artists is palpable and communicative. A great introduction and an enjoyable read. Having missed my opportunity to take Art History in college I decided to read this book cover to cover. I was surprised how easy it was to do just that. Highly readable and very informative. While now a little dated, this book definitely holds its own alongside more modern competitors. A brilliant introduction to art that strikes the right balance between being not too academic yet crediting the reader with intelligence enough to grasp new and interesting concepts. Highly recommended for both those new to the world of contemplating what goes into the development of visual art, and also for those considering serious study of the topic. A very accessible book about the history of art no reviews | add a review
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