The Story of Art

Cover of the first edition, 1950

The Story of Art, by E. H. Gombrich, is a survey of the history of art from ancient times to the modern era.[1]

First published in 1950 by Phaidon, the book is widely regarded both as a seminal work of criticism and as one of the most accessible introductions to the visual arts. It was originally intended for younger readers.[2] Over eight million copies have been sold, and it has been translated into more than 30 languages.[3] As of 2022, The Story of Art is in its 16th edition.[3]

  1. ^ E. H. Gombrich (2006), The Story of Art, London: Phaidon Press, 978-0-7148-324-70
  2. ^ Gombrich, E. H. (1984). The Story of Art (14th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc. p. 4. ISBN 0-13-850066-5.
  3. ^ a b "The Story of Art | Art | Store | Phaidon". www.phaidon.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.