Dec 25, 2009

Art and Illusion: A Study in the Psychology of Pictorial Representation | What Do I Read Next?

Gombrich’s The Story of Art, published in 1950, remains the best selling work of art history ever written, with over six million copies sold by 2002. Gombrich masterfully shapes the history of art into a clear, chronological narrative.

The Essential Gombrich (1996), edited by Richard Woodfield, is a treasure trove of Gombrich’s best writing. It includes excerpts from Gombrich’s major works, interviews, journal articles, and musings. Woodfield provides cogent introductions as well as a valuable list of books of interest for each selection. This compilation is a...