The story of art

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The Story of Art

Luxury Edition

For more than 50 years Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art has been a global bestseller -the perfect introduction to art history.

From the earliest cave paintings to the art of the twentieth century, Gombrich's fluid, unfolding narrative is a masterpiece of clarity and personal insight.

Currently in its 16^th édition, this classic book has been translated into more than 30 languages, published in hardback, paperback and pocket editions, and sold more than 8 million copies.

Written by the most emminent art historian of the twentieth century, this luxurious slipcased, cloth-bound volume is the perfect gift for collectors, students and art lovers alike - ideal to treasure and keep and guaranteed to inspire future generations.

« More people-artists, students and scholars alike-have been introduced to the world of fine art, in the last 45 years, through Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art than through any other single book. It is a magnificent story, written by a great historian whose directness, suspicion of jargon and enthusiasm remain as infectious as ever. »
Christopher Frayling
Professor of Cultural History, Royal College of Art, London

« Almost as well known as the Mona Lisa, Sir Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art unites learning and pleasure. »
Pierrre Rosenberg
Président-Directeur, Musée du Louvre, Paris