The history of art

One of the best-known and most popular books on art ever written, a worldwide bestseller for half a century, translated into 34 languages Presents the history of art as “an uninterrupted chain of still living traditions” which “connects the art of our time to that of the age of the pyramids” Traces the main lines of the history of art in a simple and direct style, to which the work owes its lasting success The author conveys his immense knowledge clearly and concisely. A wonderful wealth of information for students of the visual arts around the world Sir Ernst Gombrich (1909-2001) enjoyed exceptional popularity in the art world among specialists and the general public alike. His books have been translated into more than thirty languages ​​and many of them have become classics. Born in Vienna, Ernst Gombrich arrived in Great Britain in 1936. He devoted most of his professional life to the Warburg Institute (University of London), where he was director from 1959 until his retirement in 1976. He then published numerous books, articles and essays. He was awarded several international distinctions, including a title of nobility and the Order of Merit. In 1994, the city of Vienna awarded him the Goethe Prize. His works are models of the genre: they reflect his deep and constant interest in the criteria and values ​​of our cultural heritage.