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The Story of Art

by Ernst Gombrich · 1950

Art & Photography · ranked #3 in category

Reviewed by the Book Verdict editorial team

The most readable single-volume history of Western art; a classic introduction for everyone.

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The verdict

Category
Art & Photography
First published
1950 · 1950s
Author
Ernst Gombrich
Standing
Recommended

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