《The Story of Art》简介：

The most famous and popular book on art ever published, this quintessential "introduction to art" has been a worldwide bestseller for over four decades. In this completely redesigned 16th edition, Gombrich, a true master, combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. 440 illustrations, 376 in color.

《The Story of Art》摘录：

实际上根本没有艺术其物。只有艺术家，他们是男男女女，具有绝佳的天资，善于平衡形状和色彩以达到“合适”的效果；更难得的是，他们是具有正直性格的人，绝不肯在半途止步，时刻准备放弃所有省事的效果，放弃所有表面上的成功，去经历诚实的工作中的辛劳和痛苦。