First published 1963
In "Meditations on a Hobby Horse," renowned art historian E.H. Gombrich invites readers on a whimsical exploration of the nature of art and the creative mind. Through a series of lively essays, Gombrich dissects the role of the "hobby horse" - the imaginative spark that drives artistic expression. From the humble children's toy to the grand masterpieces of the Renaissance, he uncovers the universal human need to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. With keen insight and a touch of humor, Gombrich celebrates the power of the creative spirit to transcend the boundaries of the material world.
Genres: biography, art, essays, art-history
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: exploration, intellectual
Period: 20th-Century
196 pages · Hardcover · Phaidon Publishers; distributed by New York