“Excellent as is the treatment of ancient art, it is surpassed by the clear and scholarly exposition of art in the Christian era, so that we have no hesitation in saying that this book is an indispensable work for every library, whether large or small, throughout the land. It is a matter of sincere congratulation for the author to find so much knowledge in so small a space. The setting given to the text is of the same high order as the text itself.”
| + + + | Boston Evening Transcript. Feb. 8, ‘05. 1140w. |
“A book both critical and fascinating. The translation, by Miss Florence Simmonds, is admirably done.”
| + + | Dial. 38: 202. Mr. 16, ‘05. 220w. |
“Well translated and copiously illustrated.”
| + + — | Int. Studio. 25: 84. Mr. ‘05. 60w. |
“The book is a little masterpiece. His taste and judgment are as sure as his knowledge is exact. It is assuredly the best brief general history of art, if not the best such history of any length, that has yet appeared. It deserved a better and more faithful translation than has been given it by Florence Simmonds. One is never certain whether he is getting the opinions of M. Reinach or those of Miss Simmonds.”
| + + — | Nation. 80: 58. Ja. 19, ‘05. 1590w. |
“The translation is unusually careful and successful, and the reader of it loses nothing of the practical utility of the work. The distinguishing trait of M. Reinach is his combination of poise and alertness. He is not a partisan.”
| + + + | N. Y. Times. 10: 398. Je. 17, ‘05. 910w. |