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Still looking : essays on American art

by John Updike

This collection of eighteen essays explores the history and evolution of American art, from early portraits and landscapes to modern and contemporary works. It examines key figures including Copley, Homer, Hopper, Pollock, and Warhol, analysing their techniques and themes.

Accession 23440 ISBN 9780241143353 Publisher Hamish Hamilton
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