From gombrich and greenberg to alpers and krauss is a concise and brilliant study of the discipline of art history. Gombrich, austrianborn art historian who was one of the fields greatest popularizers, introducing art to a wide audience through his bestknown book, the story of art 1950. Gombrich is easy to read, he states himself clearly, he presents the history of art in europe as a steady evolution of ideas. The main characters of this art, non fiction story are. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in professor gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love. Mar 26, 2020 a pioneering volume, the books that shaped art history.
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