Book, History of Art, A (Gombrich) 16/00[LS]

The History of Art is one of the most famous and popular books on art ever published. For 45 years it has remained unparalleled as an introduction to the entire subject, from the oldest cave paintings to the experimental art of today. Readers of all times and from the most diverse backgrounds find in Ernst Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with an exceptional talent to communicate his deep love for the works of art he describes. The History of Art owes its enduring popularity to the objectivity and simplicity of the text, not to mention the author's ability to present a fluent narrative. He describes it as his goal to bring some comprehensible order to the wealth of names, periods, and styles that fill the pages of his most ambitious works. Furthermore, Gombrich uses his insight into the psychology of visual arts to make us see art history as a continuous canvas and shifting traditions, in which each work reflects the past and points to the future. It is a living chain, which still connects our time to the age of the Pyramids. In a new format, the 16th edition of this classic work maintains the triumphant progress towards new generations, remaining the first option and reference for beginners in the world of Art.