Description: (Austrian-British Art Historian Known for His Survery Book 'The Story of Art')
Ernst Gombrich, an art historian originally from Austria, later became a British citizen. He was known for his influential works in cultural and art history, such as "The Story of Art" and "Art and Illusion." Gombrich's ideas on perception greatly impacted various thinkers, including Carlo Ginzburg, Nelson Goodman, Umberto Eco, and Thomas Kuhn. He spent the majority of his career in the United Kingdom, where he gained recognition as a prominent figure in the field of art history for his easily understandable introductions to visual arts.