In Life Studies, Susan Vreeland has written a deeply moving, richly textured collection of stories that explore art through the eyes of ordinary people. Rather than focusing directly on great Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artists like Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, and Modigliani, Vreeland shifts her lens to those on the periphery—their lovers, servants, children, and neighbors—showing their personal stories as they play out against the artists’ lives. Counterbalancing these historic stories are an equal number of contemporary tales in which her characters—a teacher, a construction worker, and an orphan—encounter art in meaningful, sometimes surprising ways.
When a disillusioned banker sees his daughter through the eyes of Renoir, his senses and zest for life are awakened. Morisot’s wet nurse sacrifices her own child so another mother can paint. By modeling nude, a wife discovers her deeper, more compassionate self. In one enlightening summer, a young girl encounters Picasso and death. Together, the stories in Life Studies are a fascinating exploration of human frailty and resilience. These tales marvel at the lasting strength and meaning of art in our lives, revealing art’s healing effect on the soul. Crafted with the skill of a master painter, Life Studies is a dazzling addition to Vreeland’s outstanding body of work.
When a disillusioned banker sees his daughter through the eyes of Renoir, his senses and zest for life are awakened. Morisot’s wet nurse sacrifices her own child so another mother can paint. By modeling nude, a wife discovers her deeper, more compassionate self. In one enlightening summer, a young girl encounters Picasso and death. Together, the stories in Life Studies are a fascinating exploration of human frailty and resilience. These tales marvel at the lasting strength and meaning of art in our lives, revealing art’s healing effect on the soul. Crafted with the skill of a master painter, Life Studies is a dazzling addition to Vreeland’s outstanding body of work.
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Hardback Editions
March 2005 : Board book
| Title: Life Studies (Thorndike Core) Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 0-7862-7440-9 / 978-0-7862-7440-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Thorndike Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 2004 : Hardback
| Title: Life Studies: Stories Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 0-670-03177-1 / 978-0-670-03177-1 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Viking Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Paperback Editions
November 2005 : Paperback
| Title: Life Studies Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 0-14-303610-6 / 978-0-14-303610-4 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Audio Editions
2005 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Life Studies Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 1-4159-0828-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Books on Tape Availability: Amazon More details... |
December 2004 : Audio CD
| Title: Life Studies Unabridged Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 0-14-305717-0 / 978-0-14-305717-8 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Audio USA Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
Other Editions
February 2005 : Unknown
| Title: Life Studies Author(s): Susan Vreeland ISBN: 0-7865-5432-0 / 978-1-4159-0829-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Penguin Highbridge (Aud) Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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