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{"found_url":"https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/","crawl_time":1775913792,"first_indexed_time":1712286126,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,bundleofbooks!\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/ s443","src_root_hash":"15102389301330544221","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich – Bundle of Books","meta_descriptions":["There are many different editions of The Story of Art, but I'm happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It's taken awhile, but I've finally managed to read the whole…"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"There are many different editions of\nThe Story of Art\n, but I’m happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book.\nI can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. \nGombrich \ntakes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art.\nMy version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed.\nThere’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “\npretentious jargon”\n. In fact,\nThe Story of Art\nis very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they\nthink\nthey should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance.\nMy edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but\nThe Story of Art\nis a great start.\nGombrich’s \npassion for art really shines through. It’s infectious, making the reader eager to learn more and excited to get out and\nsee\nthe masterpieces for themselves.\nIf you want to brush up on your art history knowledge, click the picture below for your own copy!","attrs_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/cropped-big-header-3.jpg)](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/ \"Bundle of Books\")\n\n# [Bundle of Books](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/ \"Bundle of Books\")\n## Thoughts from a bookworm\n\n# Menu\n[Skip to content](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/about\/)\n- [Bookshelf](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/bookshelf\/)\n- [Bookshops](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/bookshops\/)\n\n# The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich\n[August 17, 2012December 30, 2016](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/ \"Permalink to The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich\")\n\n[bundleofbooks](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/author\/bundleofbooks\/ \"View all posts by bundleofbooks\") [7 Comments](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comments)\n\n[![](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/the-story-of-art.jpg?w=214&h=300)](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/the-story-of-art.jpg)There are many different editions of **The Story of Art**, but I’m happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book.\n\nI can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. **Gombrich** takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art.\n\nMy version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed.\n\nThere’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “*pretentious jargon”*. In fact, **The Story of Art** is very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they *think* they should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance.\n\nMy edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but **The Story of Art** is a great start. **Gombrich’s** passion for art really shines through. It’s infectious, making the reader eager to learn more and excited to get out and *see* the masterpieces for themselves.\n\n*If you want to brush up on your art history knowledge, click the picture below for your own copy\\!*\n\n[![](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/5160t8g97fl-_sl110_.jpg?w=665)](http:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/gp\/product\/0714832472\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag=bundleofbooks-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0714832472)![](http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.co.uk\/e\/ir?t=bundleofbooks-21&l=as2&o=2&a=0714832472)\n\n### Share this:\n- [Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?share=facebook)\n- [Share on X (Opens in new window) X](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?share=twitter)\n- [Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?share=tumblr)\n- [Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?share=pinterest)\n- [Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?share=reddit)\n- [Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email](mailto:?subject=%5BShared%20Post%5D%20The%20Story%20of%20Art%20-%20E.H.%20Gombrich&body=https%3A%2F%2Fbundleofbooks.org%2F2012%2F08%2F17%2Fbook-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich%2F&share=email)\n\nLike Loading...\n\n[Bookshelf](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/category\/bookshelf\/), [E.H. 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Gombrich”\n1. ![Rose's avatar](https:\/\/2.gravatar.com\/avatar\/577d8aa882ae63e06643e0b6d619a9bc7df090d5d1f36e1ffc51894d3f182df2?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[Rose](http:\/\/aheadheritage5646.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n   \n   [November 16, 2014 at 12:54 am](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-4471)\n   \n   It’s hard to find experienced people in this particular subject, however, you sound like you know what you’re talking about\\!  \n    Thanks\n   \n   [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=4471&_wpnonce=0d30b9a15a)Like\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?replytocom=4471#respond)\n2. ![wordsofmercury's avatar](https:\/\/2.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e2a1f85f7cc61eb51eb16b755cf8ea6487ab21bc0224495e9f09144eb22979f?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[wordsofmercury](http:\/\/wordsofmercury.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n   \n   [August 25, 2012 at 7:44 pm](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1941)\n   \n   I have a much later edition which I bought after I had already studied quite a lot of art history. It’s a wonderful book for a beginner, and a good read for anyone, even if we might challenge his approach these days.\n   \n   [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1941&_wpnonce=40e9c94902)Like\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?replytocom=1941#respond)\n   - ![bundleofbooks's avatar](https:\/\/0.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6444c70821f373065cbabd10f80047ec289211ae24e0127c23a035dbf8545c57?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[bundleofbooks](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n     \n     [August 27, 2012 at 11:28 am](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1944)\n     \n     I did read somewhere that The Story of Art is a little old fashioned, but I don’t think that makes the book any less useful, especially if you’re not studying art. It would be interesting to read a book about art with a more modern approach though, do you have any recommendations? Thanks for the comment! 🙂\n     \n     [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1944&_wpnonce=6c6048da9b)Like\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?replytocom=1944#respond)\n     - ![wordsofmercury's avatar](https:\/\/2.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2e2a1f85f7cc61eb51eb16b755cf8ea6487ab21bc0224495e9f09144eb22979f?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[wordsofmercury](http:\/\/wordsofmercury.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n       \n       [August 27, 2012 at 12:30 pm](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1947)\n       \n       Oh, absolutely, I really enjoyed it. Oxford and Thames & Hudson both do very good art books.\n       \n       [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1947&_wpnonce=03e7c49b58)Like\n     - ![bundleofbooks's avatar](https:\/\/0.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6444c70821f373065cbabd10f80047ec289211ae24e0127c23a035dbf8545c57?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[bundleofbooks](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n       \n       [August 27, 2012 at 3:51 pm](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1951)\n       \n       Thanks! 🙂 Will have to google them\\!\n       \n       [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1951&_wpnonce=ac809b8445)Like\n3. ![hlindskold's avatar](https:\/\/0.gravatar.com\/avatar\/375d88be657189c02365916d26856b580fc8815df5f2ef6093392d9da22eb551?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[Heather](http:\/\/btweenthecovers.com\/)** says:\n   \n   [August 17, 2012 at 10:47 pm](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1923)\n   \n   My sister is an artist and owns so many art history books–I’ll have to see if she has this one so I can borrow it sometime.\n   \n   [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1923&_wpnonce=d35fbaef23)Like\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?replytocom=1923#respond)\n   - ![bundleofbooks's avatar](https:\/\/0.gravatar.com\/avatar\/6444c70821f373065cbabd10f80047ec289211ae24e0127c23a035dbf8545c57?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) **[bundleofbooks](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.wordpress.com\/)** says:\n     \n     [August 25, 2012 at 9:24 am](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#comment-1938)\n     \n     It’s a really good starting point. Mum said it was THE book to have when she was studying art. I’m not sure if that’s still the case though\\!\n     \n     [Like](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?like_comment=1938&_wpnonce=6136720e1e)Like\n     \n     [Reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/?replytocom=1938#respond)\n### Leave a comment [Cancel reply](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/17\/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich\/#respond)\n\n[![](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/pic-43.jpg?w=240)](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/about\/)\n\n# Search\n# Categories\n# Subscribe to Blog via Email\nJoin 741 other subscribers\n\n# Top Posts & Pages\n- [Top 5 Favourites from the Classics Section](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2012\/08\/03\/top-5-classics\/)\n- [Adaptations - Sense and Sensibility 2008 vs 1995](https:\/\/bundleofbooks.org\/2011\/12\/27\/adaptation-review-sense-and-sensibility-bbc\/)\n- [Pilgrims Book House - 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She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book.\n\nI can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. **Gombrich** takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art.\n\nMy version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed.\n\nThere’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “*pretentious jargon”*. In fact, **The Story of Art** is very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they *think* they should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance.\n\nMy edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but **The Story of Art** is a great start. **Gombrich’s** passion for art really shines through. 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Boilerpipe Text	There are many different editions of The Story of Art , but I’m happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book. I can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. Gombrich takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art. My version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed. There’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “ pretentious jargon” . In fact, The Story of Art is very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they think they should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance. My edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but The Story of Art is a great start. Gombrich’s passion for art really shines through. It’s infectious, making the reader eager to learn more and excited to get out and see the masterpieces for themselves. If you want to brush up on your art history knowledge, click the picture below for your own copy!
Markdown	[![](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-big-header-3.jpg)](https://bundleofbooks.org/ "Bundle of Books") # [Bundle of Books](https://bundleofbooks.org/ "Bundle of Books") ## Thoughts from a bookworm # Menu [Skip to content](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#content "Skip to content") - [Home](https://bundleofbooks.org/) - [About](https://bundleofbooks.org/about/) - [Bookshelf](https://bundleofbooks.org/bookshelf/) - [Bookshops](https://bundleofbooks.org/bookshops/) # The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich [August 17, 2012December 30, 2016](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/ "Permalink to The Story of Art – E.H. Gombrich") [bundleofbooks](https://bundleofbooks.org/author/bundleofbooks/ "View all posts by bundleofbooks") [7 Comments](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comments) [![](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-story-of-art.jpg?w=214&h=300)](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-story-of-art.jpg)There are many different editions of The Story of Art, but I’m happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book. I can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. Gombrich takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art. My version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed. There’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “pretentious jargon”. In fact, The Story of Art is very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they think they should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance. My edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but The Story of Art is a great start. Gombrich’s passion for art really shines through. It’s infectious, making the reader eager to learn more and excited to get out and see the masterpieces for themselves. If you want to brush up on your art history knowledge, click the picture below for your own copy\! 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Gombrich” 1. ![Rose's avatar](https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/577d8aa882ae63e06643e0b6d619a9bc7df090d5d1f36e1ffc51894d3f182df2?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) [Rose](http://aheadheritage5646.wordpress.com/) says: [November 16, 2014 at 12:54 am](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comment-4471) It’s hard to find experienced people in this particular subject, however, you sound like you know what you’re talking about\! Thanks [Like](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?like_comment=4471&_wpnonce=0d30b9a15a)Like [Reply](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?replytocom=4471#respond) 2. ![wordsofmercury's avatar](https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2e2a1f85f7cc61eb51eb16b755cf8ea6487ab21bc0224495e9f09144eb22979f?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) [wordsofmercury](http://wordsofmercury.wordpress.com/) says: [August 25, 2012 at 7:44 pm](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comment-1941) I have a much later edition which I bought after I had already studied quite a lot of art history. It’s a wonderful book for a beginner, and a good read for anyone, even if we might challenge his approach these days. [Like](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?like_comment=1941&_wpnonce=40e9c94902)Like [Reply](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?replytocom=1941#respond) - ![bundleofbooks's avatar](https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/6444c70821f373065cbabd10f80047ec289211ae24e0127c23a035dbf8545c57?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) [bundleofbooks](https://bundleofbooks.wordpress.com/) says: [August 27, 2012 at 11:28 am](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comment-1944) I did read somewhere that The Story of Art is a little old fashioned, but I don’t think that makes the book any less useful, especially if you’re not studying art. It would be interesting to read a book about art with a more modern approach though, do you have any recommendations? Thanks for the comment! 🙂 [Like](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?like_comment=1944&_wpnonce=6c6048da9b)Like [Reply](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?replytocom=1944#respond) - ![wordsofmercury's avatar](https://2.gravatar.com/avatar/2e2a1f85f7cc61eb51eb16b755cf8ea6487ab21bc0224495e9f09144eb22979f?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) [wordsofmercury](http://wordsofmercury.wordpress.com/) says: [August 27, 2012 at 12:30 pm](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comment-1947) Oh, absolutely, I really enjoyed it. Oxford and Thames & Hudson both do very good art books. 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[Like](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/?like_comment=1951&_wpnonce=ac809b8445)Like 3. ![hlindskold's avatar](https://0.gravatar.com/avatar/375d88be657189c02365916d26856b580fc8815df5f2ef6093392d9da22eb551?s=48&d=identicon&r=G) [Heather](http://btweenthecovers.com/) says: [August 17, 2012 at 10:47 pm](https://bundleofbooks.org/2012/08/17/book-review-the-story-of-art-e-h-gombrich/#comment-1923) My sister is an artist and owns so many art history books–I’ll have to see if she has this one so I can borrow it sometime. 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Readable Markdown	[![](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-story-of-art.jpg?w=214&h=300)](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-story-of-art.jpg)There are many different editions of The Story of Art, but I’m happy with my slightly scruffy twelfth-edition, which my mum received for Christmas in 1975. She passed it on to me about eight years ago, when I expressed an interest in art history. It’s taken awhile, but I’ve finally managed to read the whole book. I can’t say that I’m now an expert, but this book has given me a well-rounded introduction to the history of art, starting with the cave paintings of the prehistoric and primitive peoples. From there we learn about Ancient Egyptian art, then travel to more adventurous art in Greece. We learn about how art was born, how it changed, when it was stifled and when it thrived. Gombrich takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through the different ages, explaining how art adapted for different purposes, how artists experimented and how other nations and generations influenced the next stage in the history of art. My version is separated into 27 chapters, each focusing on a different movement or time period. The book covers most of the world and includes both famous and not so famous artists. We learn about different techniques and why they were used in painting, sculpture and architecture. It’s interesting to see how much of the book is dedicated to architecture, and how the changes in design came hand-in-hand with the way art changed. There’s a lot to take in, but the writing is clear and concise. It’s perfect for a beginner like me, as there’s no “pretentious jargon”. In fact, The Story of Art is very unpretentious, aiming to train the reader to open their minds and make decisions about art based on what they learn and not what they think they should feel. Taken a chapter or two at a time, this large book is a manageable read. I found that I appreciated the artworks discussed, even if they were not all to my taste, because of the explanations for why they are considered important. Often it might be because the artist is breaking through century-old conventions, experimenting with different concepts and eventually changing the direction of art and the attitude towards it. I found a new pleasure in styles and movements that I’ve never really liked or understood, such as impressionism, cubism and surrealism. And I improved my knowledge on the cultural history of movements that I have always been more interested in, such as the Renaissance. My edition has images, although a lot of them are in black and white. I’ve read that the more recent editions have larger, fold-out images, which would be a definite bonus. This would be a perfect present for anyone who wants a basic grounding in art history. For a more in-depth history further reading is probably necessary, but The Story of Art is a great start. Gombrich’s passion for art really shines through. It’s infectious, making the reader eager to learn more and excited to get out and see the masterpieces for themselves. If you want to brush up on your art history knowledge, click the picture below for your own copy\! [![](https://bundleofbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/5160t8g97fl-_sl110_.jpg?w=665)](http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0714832472/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&tag=bundleofbooks-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=0714832472)![](http://www.assoc-amazon.co.uk/e/ir?t=bundleofbooks-21&l=as2&o=2&a=0714832472)
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