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The big picture. (interview with art historian Ernst Gombrich)

From: Artforum International  |  Date: 2/1/1996  |  Author: Carrier, David

Art historian Ernst Gombrich has been influential on many art historians for his wide overview of art in western civilization. He has also applied psychoanalytic theories to artistic expression, a theme discussed fully in his books 'The Sense of Order: A Study in the Psychology of Decorative Art' and 'Meditations on a Hobby Horse.' He has focused more on European art and considers decorative and commercial art as more innovative venues for expression in modern times.

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