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# Vivid full-color prints Pocket-sized classic Dual ribbon bookmarks The Story of Art

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## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock the world of art history—anytime, anywhere, in vivid color!

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- **What is this?** The Story of Art
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## Key Features

- • **Dual ribbon markers:** Seamlessly switch between rich text and stunning visuals without losing your place.
- • **Compact yet comprehensive:** All of art history in a portable format—carry culture wherever you go.
- • **Vibrant, glossy color plates:** Experience masterpieces in full color on thick, high-quality pages.
- • **Durable, premium construction:** A sturdy, beautifully made edition designed to last through your art journey.
- • **Timeless narrative by E.H. Gombrich:** A masterful, elegant guide from prehistoric art to modern movements.

## Overview

The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich is a pocket-sized, elegantly designed edition that offers a comprehensive journey through art history. Featuring vivid full-color prints on thick glossy pages and dual ribbon bookmarks for easy navigation, this durable volume combines timeless narrative with premium quality, making it the perfect companion for both beginners and seasoned art enthusiasts.

## Description

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Review: Original content, compact size, high quality prints - As someone who has long appreciated E.H. Gombrich's "Story of Art", from my teenage years reading a voluminous copy in my school's library (this was in Brazil, and it was a translation to Portuguese), to more recently reading an used volume bought on eBay (an early edition, from 1951, in English), I was thrilled to get my hands on a new edition. It's the same comprehensive, engaging journey through art history that I fell in love with, but now in a pocket format. Despite its small size, this edition doesn't skimp on the content. It's the same "Story of Art" I had known for decades, telling us passionately from prehistoric art to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Gombrich's narrative remains intact, making it a joy for both beginners and seasoned on art. For the beginners, in fact, the Introduction gives an excellent panorama that helps one to start to understand what art is and what it is not. What stands out about this edition, in my view, are the color prints. Earlier editions had many of the prints in black-and-white, but here all figures are in their full glory, with vivid colors, in thick, glossy pages that make most of the book. Of course, the book is pocket size, so you won't have the same feeling as in a coffee-table book, yet if you are reading Gombrich, you are here for his narrative and his choices of pieces to display (let me note that some of the prints have zoomed in details, such as for The Nymph Galatea and various others). Differently than previous editions, here all the text appears first (without any illustration, in thinner pages), then in a second part, making most of the volume, are the thick pages with the prints. Thus, because here the reader has to often move from the first part (text) to the second part (thick glossy pages), the book includes two ribbons to mark pages. Such ribbons are common in Bibles and Missals, and here it's nice to see the same level of attention to detail. Plus, the book is generally sturdy and well-made, and I can handle it more confidently than my old copy from 1951 (which I have to handle with care). I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who needs a first start on art, taught by someone who has a fine taste, yet gives all the important information with grace and elegance. "Taste" in art matters, given so much junk being produced these days and presumably so much rigging to inflate the value of otherwise meaningless contemporary work. This is your go-to place to learn to have taste in art, from the very start of your journey.
Review: A classic. - Great book. A classic.

## Features

- The Story of Art

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,097 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Art History (Books) #81 in Art History by Theme |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Original content, compact size, high quality prints
*by W***R on May 16, 2023*

As someone who has long appreciated E.H. Gombrich's "Story of Art", from my teenage years reading a voluminous copy in my school's library (this was in Brazil, and it was a translation to Portuguese), to more recently reading an used volume bought on eBay (an early edition, from 1951, in English), I was thrilled to get my hands on a new edition. It's the same comprehensive, engaging journey through art history that I fell in love with, but now in a pocket format. Despite its small size, this edition doesn't skimp on the content. It's the same "Story of Art" I had known for decades, telling us passionately from prehistoric art to the avant-garde movements of the 20th century. Gombrich's narrative remains intact, making it a joy for both beginners and seasoned on art. For the beginners, in fact, the Introduction gives an excellent panorama that helps one to start to understand what art is and what it is not. What stands out about this edition, in my view, are the color prints. Earlier editions had many of the prints in black-and-white, but here all figures are in their full glory, with vivid colors, in thick, glossy pages that make most of the book. Of course, the book is pocket size, so you won't have the same feeling as in a coffee-table book, yet if you are reading Gombrich, you are here for his narrative and his choices of pieces to display (let me note that some of the prints have zoomed in details, such as for The Nymph Galatea and various others). Differently than previous editions, here all the text appears first (without any illustration, in thinner pages), then in a second part, making most of the volume, are the thick pages with the prints. Thus, because here the reader has to often move from the first part (text) to the second part (thick glossy pages), the book includes two ribbons to mark pages. Such ribbons are common in Bibles and Missals, and here it's nice to see the same level of attention to detail. Plus, the book is generally sturdy and well-made, and I can handle it more confidently than my old copy from 1951 (which I have to handle with care). I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who needs a first start on art, taught by someone who has a fine taste, yet gives all the important information with grace and elegance. "Taste" in art matters, given so much junk being produced these days and presumably so much rigging to inflate the value of otherwise meaningless contemporary work. This is your go-to place to learn to have taste in art, from the very start of your journey.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A classic.
*by P***R on December 24, 2025*

Great book. A classic.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Reading
*by J***E on December 11, 2023*

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was an excellent introduction to art and art history. Very readable. Informative. It has changed my thinking about art and art history. I have a new appreciation for art, a better understanding of the historical context, and a desire to learn more. A true gift.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Story of Art
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- The Art Book (Revised and Expanded 2020 Edition)

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