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Dewey Decimal Number: 709 EAN: 9780138498528 Edition: 15th ISBN: 0138498520 Label: Prentice Hall College Div Manufacturer: Prentice Hall College Div Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 546 Publication Date: 1989-12 Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div Studio: Prentice Hall College Div Related Items:
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 Rating: - This is not merely an story of art, but history of architectureThis book does not only tell the history of art, at the same time, the history of architecture, since the two are so much interrelated. Therefore, as an architecture student, I recommend you guys to read this book to gain the knowledge of how art and architecture evolve throughout history. Rating: - The story of artThis is a beautiful book with comprehensive text. It is written in common English that anyone should understand. I already have a copy I received as a gift and bought this copy for my grandaughter who will enter college this year to study Art History. Rating: - A Perfect Book to Travel WithThat may sound a bit strange, but this is a great book to take on the plane or train with you -- or even to the beach. It is a compact volume (though about 1 1/2 inches thick). Because of this compact format the text is in front (thin paper) with the plates in back. Phaidon provides two ribbon bookmarks. That also means that it is easiest to read using both hands. That said, Gombrich leads the reader along with a style somewhere between a conversation and a lecture - ... Read More Rating: - A StealAn excellent book in an easy to read formatt. My professor used it for my art history class. Beautirul illistrations. Highly recommended. Great reference book as well. Rating:  - Pretty good.For somebody interested in art, a book with many pictures is easy to read and enjoy. 
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