E.H. Gombrich
Sir Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich was an Austrian-born art historian who spent most of his career in the United Kingdom.
Born in 1909, he became one of the most influential scholars in his field.
Gombrich is best known for his works on art history, including "The Story of Art" and "Art and Illusion." He wrote "A Little History of the World" in 1935 at the age of 26, originally in German.
Gombrich's approach to art history emphasized the psychology of perception and the role of tradition in artistic creation.
He received numerous honors throughout his career, including being appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and receiving the Order of Merit (OM).
Gombrich passed away in 2001, leaving a lasting impact on the field of art history.
