--- product_id: 578097472 title: "The Story of Art" price: "R2735" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/578097472-the-story-of-art store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Story of Art **Price:** R2735 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Story of Art - **How much does it cost?** R2735 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/578097472-the-story-of-art) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Story of Art [Gombrich, EH, Gombrich, Leonie] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Story of Art Review: Classic Review of Western Art in One Volume - Perhaps there is a better one-volume overview of the history of art in the West, but I have not seen it yet.Professor Gombrich's work is already a classic, and it will forever remain one for a few simple reasons. It is written in a straight-forward and clear style, so it is accessible by young and old alike. His enthusiasm and utter command of his subject are infectious, and he gives the reader many insights into the different periods and movements of art.For example, he makes a compelling argument that Cezanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh were the fore-fathers of modern art as we know it.When he makes comparisons to art movements over the centuries, the book is simply astounding. The plates are carefully selected by the author and serve as very telling samples. My only minor complaint: the paperback edition is somewhat flimsy and can easily tear apart for reasons unknown to me. But get this book and read it---your only regret will be that you didn't devour it sooner. Review: Read this if all that art talk goes over your head - Such a great introduction to art! If you are even the slightest bit interested in art history, read this book. Actually, read it even if you aren't. I read this book because I didn't understand why people made such a big deal about famous paintings and artists. (I'm more of a music/writing person.) This book helped me begin to appreciate the kind of art you see in museums. This book has truly enriched my life. A few words on the pocket paperback edition. It is a gorgeously constructed book, with a matte jacket and two place-holding ribbons. The first section is the text, printed on bible-thickness paper in a nice typeface. The second part contains high-quality (but tiny) images of all the works referenced in the text, in the order that they are referenced. If possible, I would suggest buying one of the full-sized editions so you don't have to flip back and forth, and so that the images will be larger. However, those editions are a bit heavy to tote around all day. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,152,596 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #380 in Assyria, Babylonia & Sumer History #1,688 in Art History (Books) #4,271 in Art History by Theme | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (382) | | Dimensions | 7.45 x 2 x 10.3 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1838668241 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1838668242 | | Item Weight | 4.2 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 688 pages | | Publication date | May 22, 2024 | | Publisher | Phaidon Press | ## Images ![The Story of Art - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8199SWSYCKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Review of Western Art in One Volume *by A***X on September 18, 2012* Perhaps there is a better one-volume overview of the history of art in the West, but I have not seen it yet.Professor Gombrich's work is already a classic, and it will forever remain one for a few simple reasons. It is written in a straight-forward and clear style, so it is accessible by young and old alike. His enthusiasm and utter command of his subject are infectious, and he gives the reader many insights into the different periods and movements of art.For example, he makes a compelling argument that Cezanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh were the fore-fathers of modern art as we know it.When he makes comparisons to art movements over the centuries, the book is simply astounding. The plates are carefully selected by the author and serve as very telling samples. My only minor complaint: the paperback edition is somewhat flimsy and can easily tear apart for reasons unknown to me. But get this book and read it---your only regret will be that you didn't devour it sooner. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this if all that art talk goes over your head *by A***Y on March 9, 2015* Such a great introduction to art! If you are even the slightest bit interested in art history, read this book. Actually, read it even if you aren't. I read this book because I didn't understand why people made such a big deal about famous paintings and artists. (I'm more of a music/writing person.) This book helped me begin to appreciate the kind of art you see in museums. This book has truly enriched my life. A few words on the pocket paperback edition. It is a gorgeously constructed book, with a matte jacket and two place-holding ribbons. The first section is the text, printed on bible-thickness paper in a nice typeface. The second part contains high-quality (but tiny) images of all the works referenced in the text, in the order that they are referenced. If possible, I would suggest buying one of the full-sized editions so you don't have to flip back and forth, and so that the images will be larger. However, those editions are a bit heavy to tote around all day. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent read; pristine condition *by J***N on September 29, 2024* I thought this was going to be a used copy. More likely it was remaindered. It is one of the most beautifully produced paperback books I have ever seen. The mostly full color reproductions are excellent; they & text on heavyweight paper. Some of illustrations fold out to provide a bigger view. Text is superb, especially so in making comparisons between illustrations by page & number—something that I find much more difficult to do in digital formats. Only downside is that after the author’s death, it hasn’t been revised since the 1970s. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Story of Art - The National Gallery: Masterpieces of Painting --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/578097472-the-story-of-art](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/578097472-the-story-of-art) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*