New Releases by E.H. Gombrich

Historier om mennesker fra stenalderen til atombomben, krige og erobringer, store kunstværker, videnskabens popularitet og begrænsninger. Et resumé af den menneskelige udvikling gennem århundrederne. Bogen er vidunderligt designet og har fine illustrationer

Inleiding in de kunstgeschiedenis.

A História da Arte é o mais célebre e popular livro sobre arte já publicado. Por mais de 50 anos, foi uma introdução inigualável ao tema, desde as primeiras pinturas nas cavernas até a arte experimental de hoje. Em todo o mundo, leitores de todas as idades e formações encontraram no Professor Gombrich um verdadeiro mestre, que alia conhecimento e sabedoria a um talento peculiar para comunicar de maneira direta seu profundo amor pelas obras de arte que descreve.A História da Arte deve sua duradoura popularidade não só ao texto objetivo e simples, mas também à perícia do autor em apresentar uma narrativa clara. Ele descreve sua intenção de "pôr em alguma ordem inteligível a profusão de nomes, períodos e estilos que congestionam as páginas de obras mais ambiciosas", e, fazendo uso de seus conhecimentos da psicologia das artes visuais, leva-nos a ver a história da arte como "a história do contínuo entrelaçamento e transformação de tradições em que cada obra se refere ao passado e aponta para o futuro", "uma rede viva de tradição que ainda liga os nossos dias ao tempo das pirâmides". Neste novo formato, a edição de bolso (Pocket Edition) desta obra clássica pretende continuar sua trajetória triunfal junto às novas gerações e manter-se como a primeira opção de todos os recém-chegados ao campo da arte.

Combining text with hundreds of full-colour illustrations, this book traces the history of art in an unfolding narrative, from primitive cave paintings to modern controversial art works.

Professor Gombrich''s last book and first narrative work in over 20 years.

A study of the social functions of images, and their evolution.

" 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 color 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. "

14 essays focusing on issues raised by 20th-century art and theory.

An intriguing overview of art and our perception of it.

A collection of essays on values and their place in humanity.

In the fourth and concluding volume of his classic series of essays on the Renaissance, Ernst Gombrich focuses mainly on individual artists, with illuminating studies of the works of some of the greatest masters - Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Giulio Romano and Michelangelo. With the originality of mind and lucidity of expression that are his hallmarks, he re-examines texts and documents in order to throw new light on familiar works. Undogmatic in their approach to methods of inquiry, and demonstrating a profound concern with the standards and values of our cultural heritage, these essays are not only models of good art-historical writing, but they also represent a vitally important humanistic tradition in scholarship and criticism.

Volume 1 in Gombrich''s influential series of essays on the Renaissance.

Volume 3 in Gombrich''s influential series of essays on the Renaissance.

A collection of short articles, lectures etc.

Volume 2 in Gombrich''s influential series of essays on the Renaissance.

Ernst Gombrich pays tribute to a varied selection of scholars and critics.