false 60131424 219881 98050 0143036106 9780143036104 23 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171406886m/98050.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171406886s/98050.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/98050.Life_Studies_Stories 3.60 137 Life Studies begins with historic tales that, rather than focusing directly on the great Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters themselves, render those on the periphery—their lovers, servants, and children—as their personal experiences play out against those of Manet, Monet, van Gogh, and others. Vreeland then gives us contemporary stories in which her characters—a teacher, a construction worker, and an orphan for example—encounter art in meaningful, often surprising ways. A fascinating exploration of the lasting strength of art in everyday life, Life Studies is a dazzling addition to Vreeland's outstanding body of work.]]> 11075 3.58 6309 1089 2004 0 2009-07-03T12:05:14-07:00 970859 158 2009-07-03T12:05:14-07:00 3 0 false Fri Aug 07 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Jun 17 21:54:24 -0700 2009 Fri Aug 07 10:49:38 -0700 2009