art story

Art Stories is the most famous and popular work in art books. It outlines the development from the earliest cave paintings to the experimental art of today, and has been the unrivaled primer in the field for more than 50 years. Readers of different ages and backgrounds all over the world have come to know this true master through Gombrich's narration. He combines knowledge and wisdom, and with his unique talent, he directly spreads his deep love for art works.

"The Story of Art" has received lasting acclaim for its plain and simple brushwork and clear narrative techniques. Gombrich said that his purpose of writing is to "find an easy-to-understand order for the rich names, periods and styles in a large number of dazzling works." He injects psychological insight into visual art, and he makes We know that the history of art is "a history of constant detours and changes of various traditions, in which each work looks back to the past and leads to the future"; it is "a vivid chain that connects our era with ancient Egypt connected with time". This classic, rejuvenated by its new editions, remains the first choice for newcomers to the art world.