{"product_id":"the-sense-of-order-leonie-gombrich-9780714822594","title":"The Sense of Order: A Study in the Psychology of Decorative Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sense of Order\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive survey of the rich history and theory of decorative art. The universal human impulse to seek order and rhythm in space and time can be seen in an astonishing range of human activities: children's play, poetry, dance, music and architecture, as well as art. Its persistent prevalence in our every activity calls for a rigorous explanation of this fascinating phenomenon in terms of our biological heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor Gombrich in this tome, which he himself regarded as his most original work, offers precisely this. His characteristic erudition and expertise signify his writings here as no less than revolutionary in our perception of art and, in turn, of our very selves. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pleasure to read, this pivotal book is as accessible as it is sophisticated, and as engaging as it is idiosyncratic. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Leonie Gombrich, Eh Gombrich, New York New York University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0714822590\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780714822594\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Phaidon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.60h x 8.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/15\/1995 pg. 100","brand":"Leonie Gombrich","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049034346751,"sku":"9780714822594","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4d84e680-1a45-4807-89de-34edb4de1425.jpg?v=1684999231","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sense-of-order-leonie-gombrich-9780714822594","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}