The Story of Art - 16th EditionPhaidon Press, 9 d’abr. 1995 - 688 pàgines 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. 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 colour 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. 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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... Christ , from the fourth century AD . Instead of the bearded figure to which we have become accustomed through later illustrations , we see Christ in youthful beauty , enthroned between St Peter and St Paul , who look like dignified ...
... Christ's abiding power which was embodied in the Church . That explains , or helps to explain , the way in which Christ looks steadfastly at the beholder : it is he whom Christ will feed . At first glance , such a picture looks rather ...
... Christ must grow and we diminish . For in this picture , in which reality seems to be depicted in all its unmitigated horror , there is one unreal and fantastic trait : the figures differ greatly in size . We need only compare the hands ...
Continguts
PREFACE | 7 |
STRANGE BEGINNINGS | 39 |
ART FOR ETERNITY | 55 |
Copyright | |
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