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title: "The Story of Art"
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# Comprehensive art history survey 16th updated edition Richly illustrated with fold-outs The Story of Art

**Price:** € 102.09
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## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock the story behind every masterpiece — your art journey starts here!

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- **What is this?** The Story of Art
- **How much does it cost?** € 102.09 with free shipping
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- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Sustainable Choice:** Own a quality used copy that’s both eco-friendly and culturally enriching.
- • **Cult Classic Status:** Join thousands of art lovers who rate it 4.7/5 for depth and clarity.
- • **Visual Storytelling:** Experience dynamic fold-out illustrations that bring masterpieces to life.
- • **Timeless Art Mastery:** Dive into 16 editions of expertly curated art history insights.
- • **Engaging & Accessible:** Fluent prose that demystifies art from cave paintings to postmodernism.

## Overview

The Story of Art, now in its 16th updated edition, is a best-selling illustrated introduction to art appreciation. It surveys major art periods and styles with engaging prose by E.H. Gombrich, enriched by fold-out reproductions. Highly rated by over 1,100 readers, this used copy offers a sustainable way to join a global community of art enthusiasts and professionals.

## Description

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## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #64,658 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #216 in Art History (Books) #257 in Architecture (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,206) |
| Dimensions  | 6.85 x 1.57 x 9.65 inches |
| Edition  | 16th |
| Grade level  | 8 and up |
| ISBN-10  | 0714832472 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0714832470 |
| Item Weight  | 3.6 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 688 pages |
| Publication date  | April 9, 1995 |
| Publisher  | Phaidon Inc Ltd |

## Images

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## Frequently Bought Together

- The Story of Art
- Ways of Seeing: Based on the BBC Television Series (Penguin Books for Art)

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*Last updated: 2026-10-29*