Ernst Gombrich interview on 'The Story of Art' (1995)

Art historian Ernst Gombrich reflects on his bestselling book, "The Story of Art," which is widely considered one of the best and most comprehensive histories of art.

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[boarbot]

I never actually met ---- Gombrich, so seeing this recordings him was really cool.

[aabhasharma]

This book is incredible! It changed the way I look at the world. It’s arguably the best art book ever.

[p-is]

Best art historian and writer on art ever, imo. Very down to earth, when so much writing about art is sickeningly airy-fairy. I would recommend his "The Story of Art" as the best introduction to the subject for a newcomer.

[cliftonfadimann]

A lovely gentleman. His book Little History of the World changed my life. I’m so glad to see him in this 1995 interview after all these years. Thank you prof Gombrich wherever you are 👏🙏

[desmondy]

I love this old man so much. His book changed my life.

[matthewlopez]

Gombrich was a leading light in Art History and his immeasurable contributions will live on.

[odedkahana]

I grew up on this book. Still have it. I've learned the history of art in high school from this book.

[mustafamasalawala]

I would like to pay tribute to the writer of 'A little history of world' E.Gombrich for writing such a wonderful book.It open my eyes to the reality's of the world. The book is a very much fascinating to read the major world events.E.Gombrich was great historian.

[CpshOulu]

Great man and gorgeous Viennese accent!

[XXJOKERXX-zxpp]

Why does the interviewer keep interrupting him. I wish they wouldn't do that. Gombrich is in the middle of answering and gets cut off, he's so polite that he doesn't finish his thought but answers the new question - bad listening on the part of the interviewer.

[chicit]

I wish the interviewer cared about and were much more self educated and prepared for this opportunity 😢

[realartmuse]

Ernst Gombrich, Student of the University of Vienna, an incredible school that many of us Americans know little about the names of these artists, I always wondered why that is....any help here.

[fruitypebbles]

Shout out to Charlie Rose’s graping activities while doing these interviews.

[RobertGeilfuss-zh]

A veritable mastermind, but not necessarily the wisest of men.