■The Story of Art by Ernst H. Gombrich■The Story of Art■

Published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha in 2022
18cm x 26cm x 5cm, 688 pages
Book itself in good condition
Cardboard slipcase with two damaged areas

Acclaimed worldwide, the best art introduction of this century. A cumulative bestseller with 8 million copies, the world's best-selling art book. Recommended by Hideji Koh, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo.
Includes 376 color illustrations, 64 monochrome illustrations, and 6 large fold-out illustrations. Covering everything from the Lascaux cave paintings to contemporary art, this book encompasses the grand history of art, which is constantly changing yet connected. Enjoy art history as if reading a story, while viewing the abundant illustrations and reading the easy-to-understand text. Organized into chapters following the historical flow, it organizes art styles and artistic movements by era. Comprehensive commentary by art historians with overwhelming knowledge.