Essential by Gombrich E H (15 results)

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1st printing of 1st edition. 624 pages, illustrated. A clean fine paperback book in decorative wrappers (soft cover book).

Gr.-8°, 624 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen Illustrationen. Klappenbroschur. Tadellos erhaltenes Exemplar. Title is in a fine condition. Sprache: Deutsch.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. A first edition (so indicated by "First Published 1996" statement on copyright page) of an anthology of the writings of Professor E. H. Gombrich. Vienna-born, the U.K.-based professor is an expert in the fields of art and architecture, and the author of "The Story of Art," "Art and Illusion," and "The Sense of Order." Illustrated liberally with black & white images of various artworks and architectural features. Edited, with an introduction, by Richard Woodfield. --- In full black paper-covered boards with cover & spine titling in silver. Volume wrapped in brown jacket with a montage of concepts addressed in Gombrich writings. --- An about-Fine copy: clean, tightly-bound. bright and lacking apparent damages. Unpriced, unclipped jacket also in great shape and wrapped in removable archival mylar protector. (Due to the considerable weight of this item, extra shipping charges may be requested.); Tall Octavo - 9 to 10 in. tall; 624 pages.

624pp. 476 illus. 4to. Wraps.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Essentially this is a brand new unopened and unread hardback copy. However, there is a bookplate of a previous owner attached to a front end paper which suggests that maybe it isn t quite brand new! A first edition of an anthology of the writings of Professor E. H. Gombrich. Vienna-born, the U.K.-based professor is an expert in the fields of art and architecture, and the author of "The Story of Art," "Art and Illusion," and "The Sense of Order." Illustrated liberally with black & white images of various artworks and architectural features. Edited, with an introduction, by Richard Woodfield. --- In full black paper-covered boards with cover & spine titling in silver. Volume wrapped in brown jacket with a montage of concepts addressed in Gombrich writings. 624 pages. 10.25 x 7.50 x 1.75 inches. This volume presents an accessible selection of Professor Gombrich's best and most characteristic writing, and introduces the general reader to his ideas and arguments on many fundamental questions. In these meticulously assimilated writings he discusses the nature of representation, the psychology of perception, the interpretation of images, the problems of theory and method, the idea of progress, and symbolism and meaning in art. Professor Gombrich's writings include three major narrative works - The Story of Art, Art and Illusion and The Sense of Order - plus 11 volumes of collected essays and reviews. This anthology brings together a selection from all these books and in addition six pieces not previously published by Phaidon. It thus introduces the reader to the entire range of Gombrich's thought. Richard Woodfield writes a general introduction, and provides extensive notes and guides to further reading. We pack out books properly and ship daily from the UK.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Hardcover/Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 'Selected Writings on Art and Culture'; thirty-five pieces, subjects and categories include: 'Autobiographical', 'Art and Psychology', Sigmund Freud, Leonardo's working methods, Saul Steinberg, 'Dutch Genre Painting', 'Franz Schubert and the Vienna of his Time'; foreword by the author; edited by Richard Woodfield; 600+pp., indexed, illustrated. Fine in dustwrapper with a small hole on the rear fold. book.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Professor E.H. Gombrich is acknowledged as one of the most influential scholars and thinkers of the 20th century. His writings include three major narrative works - "The Story of Art", "Art and Illusion" and "The Sense of Order" - and ten volumes of collected essays and reviews. This anthology presents a selection from all these books, as well as six pieces which have previously not been published by Phaidon. This work contains discussions on the nature of representation, the psychology of perception, the interpretation of images and the problems of theory and method. Other topics include social and cultural history, connoisseurship, iconography, symbolism and meaning in art, relativism, tradition, conservatism, and the idea of progress. Sir Ernst Gombrich is the author of the work The Story of Art, a champion of the traditional canon, and an analyst of artistry and illusion. This collection includes essays, excerpts from the groundbreaking Art and Illusion, autobiographical notes, and reflections on artists from Raphael to Saul Steinberg. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Professor E.H. Gombrich is acknowledged as one of the most influential scholars and thinkers of the 20th century. His writings include three major narrative works - "The Story of Art", "Art and Illusion" and "The Sense of Order" - and ten volumes of collected essays and reviews. This anthology presents a selection from all these books, as well as six pieces which have previously not been published by Phaidon. This work contains discussions on the nature of representation, the psychology of perception, the interpretation of images and the problems of theory and method. Other topics include social and cultural history, connoisseurship, iconography, symbolism and meaning in art, relativism, tradition, conservatism, and the idea of progress. Sir Ernst Gombrich is the author of the work The Story of Art, a champion of the traditional canon, and an analyst of artistry and illusion. This collection includes essays, excerpts from the groundbreaking Art and Illusion, autobiographical notes, and reflections on artists from Raphael to Saul Steinberg. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Professor E.H. Gombrich is acknowledged as one of the most influential scholars and thinkers of the 20th century. His writings include three major narrative works - "The Story of Art", "Art and Illusion" and "The Sense of Order" - and ten volumes of collected essays and reviews. This anthology presents a selection from all these books, as well as six pieces which have previously not been published by Phaidon. This work contains discussions on the nature of representation, the psychology of perception, the interpretation of images and the problems of theory and method. Other topics include social and cultural history, connoisseurship, iconography, symbolism and meaning in art, relativism, tradition, conservatism, and the idea of progress. Sir Ernst Gombrich is the author of the work The Story of Art, a champion of the traditional canon, and an analyst of artistry and illusion. This collection includes essays, excerpts from the groundbreaking Art and Illusion, autobiographical notes, and reflections on artists from Raphael to Saul Steinberg. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.