Ernst Hans Gombrich Libri

Un classico della divulgazione, un libro che coniuga completezza e semplicità, torna in una versione tascabile, con una nuova immagine coordinata, realizzata dall'illustratore Fabian Negrin. "La favola vera del progresso dell'umanità ridotta in volume di poco più di trecento pagine: un'impresa che richiede coraggio, per non dire faccia tosta. E una non trascurabile conoscenza della materia. Gombrich si rivolge al lettore dandogli del tu, ma non nella maniera condiscendente di uno zio saccente, piuttosto come un fratello maggiore che racconta una storia ai fratellini più piccoli. E la similitudine è appropriata anche per descrivere il livello della scrittura: dai fratelli si pretende infatti che capiscano, che sappiano anche pensare con la propria testa. Gombrich è esigente nell'affrontare la materia: mostra gli sviluppi e descrive i passaggi epocali. Ma per parlarne ricorre a una lingua semplice e trasparente. Non appena gli è possibile, poi presenta personaggi rappresentativi del loro tempo. Non da ultimo, il grande pregio di queste 'storie vere' è che si leggono d'un sol fiato, guadagnando così il senso dell'avvicendamento o della contemporaneità degli decadimenti della storia." Die Zeit

Exquisite cloth-bound edition of the classic art-history text – the perfect gift for every art connoisseur and student For more than 60 years Ernst Gombrich's The Story of Art has been a global bestseller – with more than 8 million copies sold – the perfect introduction to art history, from the earliest cave paintings to art of the twentieth century, a masterpiece of clarity and personal insight. This classic book is currently in its 16th edition and has been translated into more than 30 languages, and published in numerous formats and editions. Now, for the first time, this Luxury Edition is the ultimate gift purchase for all art lovers – a perfect keepsake to treasure, and to inspire future generations.

This collection of hard-hitting and highly readable essays reflects Gombrich's preoccupation with the central questions of value and tradition in our culture. He confronts - with characteristic incision and erudition - some of the most urgent issues that challenge today's students of art and civilization. His topics include a series of radical proposals for the reform of higher education, an assault on the notion of relativism and a heartfelt plea for the conservation of our cities, alongside thought-provoking and engaging studies of the works of Oskar Kokoschka, Abram Games, Saul Steinberg and Henri Cartier-Bresson.

The Story of Art , one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over half a century. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. For this new, compact edition  The Story of Art  has been completely redesigned, giving a fresh perspective to Gombrich’s well-loved text. The illustrations, collected together in a separate section towards the back of the book for easy reference, vividly illustrate the lively and engaging narrative and are in colour throughout. The Story of Art  has always been admired for two key qualities: it is a pleasure to read and a pleasure to handle. In these respects the pocket edition is no exception, combining smoothly flowing text with a clear, simple design in a convenient and accessible format. The new edition allows this classic work to continue its triumphant progress for another generation, and to remain the title of first choice for all newcomers to art.

Renowned not only as the best concise introduction to art history, but also as a classic of art historical literature, this book reflects the vast knowledge, insights, and expertise of one of this century's greatest art historians and thinkers. Extensively illustrated, it treats the history of art -- both chronologically and geographically -- as a continuous unfolding story. Offers a vivid, enthusiastic, and interpretive narrative written in direct, straightforward language with technical terms always explained when they are introduced. KEY TOPICS: Focuses on the most significant works of Western art. Considers each work of art in its context: shows how art reflects the historical setting, the artist's intentions, and the values of that civilization, and how each artist built upon, or sometimes reacted against, the style of his/her predecessors. Contains chronological charts, maps, and notes on art books. Illustrates all works that are discussed. Features a new design with each illustration appearing on the same spread as the narrative that discusses it.

Investigates the psychology of decorative design and the creation and function of formal orders concentrating on problems of decorative theory, visual perception, and the symbolism of design.

This book is a classical study of image-making, which seeks the answer to an apparently simple but fundamental question : why is there such a thing as style?