The story of art / E.H. Gombrich.
The story of art / E.H. Gombrich.
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Publisher
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. ; London : Prentice-Hall ; Phaidon, 1995.
Date
1995.
Call Numbers
N709/151 , DH/1196
Record Identifier
MMS ID
Language
English
Formats
Physical Description
Physical content
688 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Contents
Introduction: on art and artists -- 1. Strange beginnings -- 2. Art for eternity -- 3. The great awakening.
Introduction: On art and artists -- 1. Strange Beginnings: Prehistoric and primitive peoples; Ancient America -- 2. Art for Eternity: Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete -- 3. The Great Awakening: Greece, seventh to fifth century BC -- 4. The Realm of Beauty: Greece and the Greek world, fourth century BC to f...
Publication information
Publisher
Englewood Cliffs, N.J. ; London : Prentice-Hall ; Phaidon, 1995.
Edition
16th ed., rev., expanded and redesigned.
Place of Publication
New Jersey
Date Published
1995.
Access and use
Access Conditions
State Reference Library copy: To be issued in supervised area.
Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and back-grounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his dee...
Alternative Titles
Full title
The story of art / E.H. Gombrich.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references.
State Reference Library copy: Donated by Mr & Mrs Edward Sternberg.
Mitchell Library copy at DH/1196: part of the Donald Horne Collection, East Bank, Shelf 2.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
N709/151 , DH/1196
Record Identifier
74VKRERkJMOg
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKRERkJMOg
Other Identifiers
ISBN
0714832472 (pbk)
9780714832470 (pbk.)
0714832472 (pbk.)
071483355X
071483355X (hbk.)
9780714832470 (pbk)
DDC
709
MMS ID
991023172769702626
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