The Story of Art (1950)

Overview

"The Story of Art" is an introductory book on the history of art, written by the British art historian and theorist Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich. First published in 1950 by Phaidon Press. The book is a survey of the history of art from ancient times to the modern era, offering a comprehensive and accessible introduction to visual culture. It has become a worldwide bestseller: over 8 million copies sold, translated into more than 30 languages. The edition is included in Time magazine's list of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time. The first two sentences of the book have become famous: "There really is no such thing as Art. There are only artists."