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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... whole unit resting on the columns goes under the name of entablature . We can see traces of the timber structure in the upper part , which looks as if the ends of beams were showing . These ends were usually marked with three slits ...
... whole structure in shape . In the vaulted side - aisles this did not prove very difficult . Buttresses could be built outside . But what could be done with the high nave ? This had to be kept in shape from outside , across the roofs of ...
... whole harmony . Yet there is nothing strained or sophisticated in the composition . It looks as if it could not be otherwise , and as if it had so existed from the beginning of time . After some years in Florence , Raphael went to Rome ...