The Story of Art - 16th Edition" 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 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 of the subject. For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, now in color throughout, have all been improved and reoriginated, and include six fold‐outs. The text has been revised and updated where appropriate, and a number of significant new artists have been incorporated. The bibliographies have been expanded and updated, and the maps and charts redrawn. 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 new edition is true to its much‐loved predecessors: the text runs as smoothly as ever and the improved illustrations are always on the page where the reader needs them. In its new edition, this classic work continues its triumphant progress tirelessly for yet another generation, to remain the title of first choice for any newcomer to art or the connoisseur. " |
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... Florentine church ( Or San Michele ) . If we think back to the Gothic statues outside the great cathedrals , page 191 , figure 127 , we realize how completely Donatello broke with the past . These Gothic statues hovered at the side of ...
... Florentine masters , artists in Florence became increasingly aware of the new problems that these inventions had created . In the first flush of triumph , they may have thought that the discovery of perspective and the study of nature ...
... Florentine specimen of that art made about 1475 , figure 173 , might give an idea of the different spirit in which the same art can be employed . It is not that the Florentine master lacked reverence or devotion . But the very powers ...