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In this collection of essays on art, Updike looks at Vermeer's magnificent "Townschape of Delft", Modigliani's "Gand Nude" and Monet's "Mischevious la Japonaiste". He discusses the exhibition of Renoir and reflects on the subject of Adam and Eve. Elsewhere he lavishes attention on the complete ouevre of, France`s little known but foremost living sculptor Jean Ipousteguy. And he ends with a look at the artist as writer with a few examples of his own line drawings.
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John Updike was born in 1932 in Shillington, Pennsylvania. He is the author of over fifty books, including The Poorhouse Fair; the Rabbit series (Rabbit, Run; Rabbit Redux; Rabbit Is Rich; Rabbit At Rest); Marry Me; The Witches of Eastwick, which was made into a major feature film; Memories of the Ford Administration; Brazil; In the Beauty of the Lilies; Toward the End of Time; Gertrude and Claudius; and Seek My Face. He has written a number of collections of short stories, including The Afterlife and Other Stories and Licks of Love, which includes a final Rabbit story, Rabbit Remembered. His essays and criticism first appeared in publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books, and are now collected into numerous volumes. Collected Poems 1953-1993 brings together almost all of his verse, and a new edition of his Selected Poems is forthcoming from Hamish Hamilton.
His novels, stories, and non-fiction collections have won have won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the PEN/Faulkner Award, the American Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Rosenthal Award and the Howells Medal.
Updike graduated from Harvard College in 1954, and spent a year at Oxford's Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art. From 1955 to 1957 he was a member of staff at the New Yorker, and he lived in Massachusetts from 1957 until his death in January 2009.
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Just Looking
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Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1991
ISBN 10 : 0140130098
ISBN 13 : 9780140130096
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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. In this collection of essays on art, Updike looks at Vermeer's magnificent "Townschape of Delft", Modigliani's "Gand Nude" and Monet's "Mischevious la Japonaiste". He discusses the exhibition of Renoir and reflects on the subject of Adam and Eve. Elsewhere he lavishes attention on the complete ouevre of, France`s little known but foremost living sculptor Jean Ipousteguy. And he ends with a look at the artist as writer with a few examples of his own line drawings. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR002508240
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Just Looking Essays on Art Book by John Updike
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Softcover. Etat : Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Some light age marking on top edge but pages are bright. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1989, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Just Looking: Essays on Art by John Updike features a reflective introduction that begins with a visit to New York's Museum of Modern Art, described as ?sophistication?s toy shop? This initial encounter, experienced by an enthralled twelve-year-old Updike, sets the stage for twenty-two essays that emerge from his lifelong enjoyment of observing various forms of visual art, encompassing everything from painting and sculpture to cartoons and children's book illustration.Throughout the collection, Updike offers an intimate exploration of individual artworks, such as a Modigliani nude and Vermeer?s lone landscape, while also addressing broader themes through the lens of artists like Degas, Fairfield Porter, and Jean Ipoustéguy. His insights are sharp and imaginative, reflecting a knowledgeable perspective that often critiques the art industry, as seen in his examination of major exhibitions featuring Renoir and Andrew Wyeth. Updike also adds depth to the narrative by profiling the life of New Yorker cartoonist Ralph Barton and concluding with an engaging discussion on the relationship between art and literature.Critics have lauded Updike?s ability to convey profound understanding through his critical essays, with The New York Times Book Review noting the exceptional quality of his art criticism. John Hoyland of the Evening Standard describes the collection as an enlightening, entertaining, and civilized guide for inquisitive readers. Just Looking not only provides insights into the art world but also encourages its audience to visit galleries and museums, fostering a deeper appreciation for artistic expression. (LL). N° de réf. du vendeur Batch-FM740-VG-14852
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pbk. Etat : Used- Good. Andre Deustch and Penguin Books, 1989. Used- Good. Andre Deutsch and Penguin Books, 1989, paperback, good some scuff marks. N° de réf. du vendeur 100138
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