The Story of Art

The Story of Art, by E. H. Gombrich, is a survey of the history of art from ancient times to the modern era.^[1]

First published in 1950 by Phaidon, the book is widely regarded both as a seminal work of criticism and as one of the most accessible introductions to the visual arts. It was originally intended for younger readers.^[2] Over eight million copies have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 30 languages.^[3] As of 2022, The Story of Art is in its 16th edition.^[3]

^ E. H. Gombrich (2006), The Story of Art, London: Phaidon Press, 978-0-7148-324-70
^ Gombrich, E. H. (1984). The Story of Art (14th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. p. 4. ISBN 0-13-850066-5.
^ ^a ^b "The Story of Art | Art | Store | Phaidon". www.phaidon.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

[1] E. H. Gombrich (2006), The Story of Art, London: Phaidon Press, 978-0-7148-324-70

[Gombrich-1984-2] Gombrich, E. H. (1984). The Story of Art (14th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. p. 4. ISBN 0-13-850066-5.

[www.phaidon.com-3] "The Story of Art | Art | Store | Phaidon". www.phaidon.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.

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